Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (14 ounce) can pink beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels or 1 cup fresh corn, cut from the cob
  • 2 carrots, sliced into disks
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons cumin
  • 12 teaspoon Mexican oregano, use regular if not available
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • On medium heat, add oil, onions, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno pepper to a large pot.
  • Cook until onions and peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes to the pot.
  • I like to break mine up by hand.
  • If that's too messy for you, use the back of a cooking spoon.
  • Add in the beans, corn, carrots and seasonings.
  • Bring pot to a low simmer and cook about 60-90 minutes.
  • The longer the better.
  • Do not cover the pot as it stops evaporation and thickening of the chili.
  • Adjust seasoning by adding more chili to taste.
  • If you like it mui caliente, sprinkle a little cayenne or chop up a chipotle pepper.
  • Add in zucchini cubes and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.