Smoky Peanut Butter Chili Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
• 2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
• 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 to 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Optional: Shredded smoked cheddar cheese and chopped peanuts