Mexicali Vegetable Chili Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 cup jicama, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup water
2 tsp beef boullion powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 14 oz cans no-salt whole tomatoes,, undrained, cut u
8 oz no salt tomato sauce
15 oz can chili beans, undrained
15 oz can pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Recipe Preparation
In dutch oven saute jicama, onion, celery, carrot, green pepper and
garlic in oil until tender.
Stir in water, boullion, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes and tomato
sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Uncover. Simmer an additional 10-20 minutes or
until desired consistency and carrots and celery are tender. Stir in
beans. Simmer until thoroughly heated. Serve topped with cheese.
NOTES : Makes 8 1 1/2 c. servings.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #
Recipe by: Jann Muhlhauser
From: Dianne Larson Ward
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 1996 23:48:21 +0000
Servings: 8
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