Farmer's Chili

Name: Farmer's Chili
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 can beef stock; 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 large spanish onions; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 medium carrots chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 medium zucchini chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 can red kidney beans; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 1 x beans drained, rinsed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cracked wheat (bulgur); 1 can tomatoes whole; 1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen; 1 x sour cream light; 1 can tomato paste; 1 x cilantro thin slice

20 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can beef stock
4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 large spanish onions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 medium carrots chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 medium zucchini chopped
2 teaspoons cumin ground
1 can red kidney beans
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 x beans drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cracked wheat (bulgur)
1 can tomatoes whole
1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen
1 x sour cream light
1 can tomato paste
1 x cilantro thin slice

Directions

1

Heat oil in 3-quart non-aluminum saucepan over medium-high Add garlic, onion, carrots and 1/2 cup of the zucchini.
2

Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
3

Add kidney beans, tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, beef broth, 1 1/2 cups water, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt.
4

Stir until combined.
5

Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
6

Add remaining zucchini, bulgur wheat and corn kernels.
7

Simmer 10 minutes more.
8

Add remaining 1/2 cup water as necessary.
9

Taste and adjust seasoning.
10

Serve hot.
11

Pass light sour cream or low-fat yogurt, sliced green onions and cilantro leaves separately.
12

Note: This is a highly flavorful, crunchy and substantial chili.
13

As with most chilis, it's best made at least a day ahead so the flavors fully develop.
14

Can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen as long as 3 months.
15

Reheat gently, adjusting water and seasoning as needed.