How to Make a Very Good Chili | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground meat or chuck roast (beef, buffalo, turkey or other) or vegetarian protein (tofu, Boca crumbles, or other) — slice roasts into cubes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 to 2 other vegetables (like celery, carrots, or zucchini), diced (optional)
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Seasonings (choose 2-3): 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon ground chipotle peppers, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1 cup amber or brown ale or red wine
• 3 cups chicken, vegetable, or beef broth
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups (2 16-oz cans) cooked black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (optional)
• To serve: Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocados, chopped scallions, hot sauce, chopped cilantro