There are a ton of vegetables in this chili, including kale, it packs a ton of good for you deliciousness in a bowl of grounding YUM. We don’t do super spicy around here since my wife had cancer, she can’t handle any bite, so the seasonings are light, adjust to your taste. If you like it spicier add some more chili, and I really love the flavor and depth that hatch chilis bring to the mix. If you want to toss some fresh jalapeño in early it will add some excellent heat.
This is one iteration of the chili I make that my wife Cyndi loves. All chili goes well with cornbread or can be served in a sourdough bowl. This version has a little sweetness from the pumpkin and yams so the sourdough is a nice fit.
Grounding Winter Chilil
Notes
This keeps and reheats well, I generally store in quart jars, if you have a pressure canner and plan on canning it, under cook the squash and yams to avoid them going to mush.
Ingredients
- 1 # Ground Beef
- 1 Large Onion
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- Olive Oil
- 1/4 Teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Kabocha Squash
- 1 Large Sweet Potato
- 2 Carrots
- 3 Stalks Celery
- 1 Bunch Lacinto Kale
- 4 Green Onions
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 Drops Black Pepper Essential Oil
- 2 Drops Oregano Essential Oil
- 1 Drop Rosemary Essential Oil
- 1 Can Garbanzo Beans
- 1 Can Kidney Beans
- 1 Can Black Beans
- 1 Can Cannellini Beans
- 3 Cans Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 Cans Tomato Puree
- 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Tiny Can Tomato Paste
- Sour Cream
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cilantro
- Green Onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown ground beef with onions, garlic, steak seasoning, chili powder and paprika.
- Cube pumpkin & sweet potatoes, chop carrots, celery, & 4 green onions, add to the ground beef, along with the olive oil with the essential oil.
- Add the cans of tomatoes, beans & simmer on low until the sweet potato and squash are tender.
- Strip the stalks out of the kale and chop, once you remove from heat, incorporate the kale so it will wilt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve topped in sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro and fresh chopped green onions.