Spicy Red Lentil Chili From Wegmans Recipes

Steps:

• Bring lentil and 2 cups water to boil on high heat. Turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid. Place in food processor and puree. (Or use stick blender and partially puree in the pot.).
• Melt butter in 3 quart pot. Add onions and sweat without browning about 2 minute Add celery and garlic. Sweat 5 minutes more. Add tomato and cook 5 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer.
• Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid, and cook about 15 minutes, till lentils are tender.
• Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Bring chili to boil, add slurry and stir a minute to thicken slightly.
• Turn off heat and add green peppers.

Steps:

• You'll Need: Large stockpot
• 1.Heat vegetable oil on MEDIUM-HIGH. Add ground beef; cook 8-10 min until browned. Season to taste with salt.
• 2.Add chopped onions, green peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring, 3-5 minute Add Worcestershire sauce; cook 3 minute.
• 3.Reduce heat to MEDIUM; stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook 5 minute Reduce heat to LOW; add kidney beans, cannellini beans, chili sauce, and beer (or stock). Simmer 30 min, stirring occasionally.
• Option(s):.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese.

Steps:

• 1. Bring lentils and 2 cups water to boil; turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid and place in food processor and puree about 1 minute. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in soup pot. Add onions & sweat (soften without browning) 2 minutes. Add celery and garlic and sweat 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. 3. Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer. 4. Add reserved whole and pureed lentils and liquid and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. 5. Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbls. water to make a slurry. Bring soup to boil, add slurry and stir 30 seconds to thicken slightly. Turn off heat. Add green peppers. Season with salt to taste.