Spicy Eggplant and Beef Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Eggplant and Beef Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 eggplant, diced into 1/2-in. (1-cm) cubes; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped; 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder; 2 tbsp (30 mL) ground cumin; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1 can (796 mL) diced tomatoes; 1 can (540 mL) no sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups (500 mL) no sodium beef broth

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 eggplant, diced into 1/2-in. (1-cm) cubes
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) ground cumin
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 can (796 mL) diced tomatoes
1 can (540 mL) no sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups (500 mL) no sodium beef broth

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 1h	TOTAL TIME 1h15m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 4 to 5 min., until onion begins to brown. Stir in eggplant; cook 4 min., or until golden. Add garlic and jalapeños, stir through 1 min. Transfer vegetables to bowl. Set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to saucepan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 5 min., or until no longer pink, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain fat from saucepan. Mix chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt into meat. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, broth and cooked vegetables. Bring just to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer; cook 45 min., or until sauce reduces and thickens.
Serve bowls of chili topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions, if desired.

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