Easy Hearty Chile

This easy hearty chili recipe is easy to make, thick, chunky, and packed with flavor! It's a hearty tomato-based chili filled with beans, vegetables, and beef (optional), perfectly seasoned for delicious taste. This chili is definitely one of my family's favorite meals, and I love it because of how simple it is to prepare!

Easy Hearty Chile

Ingredients:

• 2 16 oz cans of Pinto Beans
• 1 16 oz can of Kidney Beans
• 1 16 oz can of Black Beans
• 2 16 oz cans stewed diced stewed tomatoes
• 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
• 1 7 oz can of diced green chiles
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons Redstone Chimichurri Olive Oil (mild spicy) or Baklouti Olive Oil (spicy) or Garlic Olive Oil (no spice)
• 1/4 cup Redstone Black Cherry (hint of sweet) or Traditional (savory) Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Chile powder
• 2 teaspoons ground Cumin
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb ground beef (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef in large stock pot (optional).
2. Saute / Add to browned beef diced onions, carrots, red and green peppers in a large stock pot until onions are clear and veggies are el dente.
3. Add diced green chiles, garlic, chile powder, and cumin. Saute one minute.
4. Add all beans, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce, and stewed tomatoes.
5. Simmer on low until bubbly hot.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, corn chips, and jalapeno peppers (optional).
8. Refrigerate leftovers for the next day.