Wegmans Chili Recipe 365

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.

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. Heat vegetable oil on medium-high; brown ground beef, 8-10 min. Add salt to taste. 2. Add chopped onions, green peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring, 3-5 min. 3. Add worchestershire sauce; cook 3 min. 4. Reduce heat to medium; stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano; cook 5 min. 5. Reduce heat to low; add kidney beans, cannellini beans, chili sauce, broth; simmer for 30 min, stirring occasionally.