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Rita’s Chili 2.0!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
 

This chili recipe is from our friend Rita. Her chili is awesome. I gave it my flair, that is why is Rita's Chili 2.0. It's a one-pot meal, very easy and simple to make.

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Calories: 583 kcal
Author: Rita Wheeler and Victor Zeno
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 1 cup poblano pepper chopped (or green pepper)
  • 3 Tbsp garlic minced or 2 tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 3 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp. Cumin ground
  • 1 tsp Coriander ground
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 32 oz. Red Kidney Beans 2- 16 oz cans, undrained
  • 28 oz. Stewed Tomatoes 2 - 14 oz cans, undrained
  • 15 oz frozen Kernel Corn 1 small bag
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Pepper or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
  1. In large pot, brown ground beef, onion & green pepper to sauté them.
  2. Then add other ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, until done, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Recipe Notes

I used lean ground beef and pork. It reduces the amount of fat on your chili. When you use 1 tsp red pepper flakes, you will have a mild tasty chili. If you prefer a spicier chili, increase the amount of red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition Facts
Rita’s Chili 2.0!
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 583 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 810mg35%
Potassium 1544mg44%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 1352IU27%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.