National Chili Day Recipe Courtesy of Inova Schar Heart & Vascular
February 26 is National Chili Day, and to celebrate, we are sharing a delicious and heart-healthy recipe from our friends at Inova Schar Heart & Vascular.
Easy Bean Chili
This simple recipe can be prepared on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 cups cooked beans of your choice (or 2 14oz. cans beans, rinsed and drained)
- 1 (14oz.) can diced or crushed tomatoes, preferably low sodium
- 1 (15oz.) can tomato sauce, preferably low sodium
- Rice, tortillas, or leafy green vegetables for serving (optional)
Stove Top Directions:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add chili powder and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds
- Add beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes
- Serve chili in bowls, or spoon it over rice, tortillas, or on a bed of leafy greens.
Slow Cooker Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve as directed above.
