Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced with seeds
  • 2 (28 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained and diced (reserve juice)
  • grated Cheddar cheese
  • chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. tomato paste
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, drained
  • 2 small zucchini, minced

Method

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic and chili pepper.
  • Saute until transparent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, bell pepper, carrots, cumin, salt and cayenne.
  • Add 1 cup reserved juice.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add all of the beans and cook 15 minutes more, thinning with reserved juice if chili is too thick.
  • Add zucchini; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with grated cheese and chopped onion.