Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. salad oil
  • 2 medium size celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium size onion, chopped
  • 1 medium size green pepper
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 (15 1/4 to 19 oz.) can red kidney beans
  • 1 (16 to 19 oz.) can pinto beans
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Method

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, over medium heat in hot salad oil, cook celery, onion and green pepper until tender, stirring mixture occasionally.
  • Turn heat to high.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, undrained kidney and pinto beans, green chilies, zucchini, carrot, oregano, salt and crushed red pepper until boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve, ladle chili into bowls and top with cheese.
  • Makes 5 main dish servings.