Ingredients
- 16 oz. can of BUSH’S® Chili Beans - Red Beans - in Mild Chili Sauce
- 16 oz. can of BUSH’S Chili Beans - Kidney Beans - in Mild Chili Sauce
- 4 red bell peppers - charred and halved
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 1 large sweet onion - roughly diced
- 5 cloves of garlic - chopped fine
- 2 jalapeno’s - diced - without seeds
- 2 cups of crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
- 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro - chopped without stems
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 2 tbs. molasses
- 1 1/2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Garnish:
- Fresh Cilantro
- Grilled scallions
- Avocado
- Grilled jalapeno
- Drizzle of honey
For a Simple Topping:
- 1 clove of garlic - chopped
- 2 - 3 scallions - chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro - chopped - stems removed
- 1 jalapeno - chopped - with or without seeds
- Olive oil - for drizzling
Instructions
- Char the bell peppers and set aside to cool.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan. Place the tomatoes in the dry pan, sprinkle with salt and let them char. When the tomatoes have charred gently smash them down.
- Drizzle a little olive oil in the pan and add the diced onion and allow to become golden with the tomatoes.
- Add in the garlic and toss with the onions and tomatoes followed by the diced Jalapeno’s; toss and cook down.
- Add in the two cups of crushed tomatoes and continue to simmer on a gentle heat.
- Heat another cast iron frying pan and cook the ground beef. Lift the ground beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and add to the pan with the tomato mixture.
- Add the BUSH’S Chili Beans and continue to cook on a gentle heat.
- Add the seasonings and toss.
- Add the molasses and the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook on a gentle heat, loosely covered, for 30 – 45 minutes or longer.
- Carefully halve the grilled bell pepper and fill with the chili.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
For a Simple Topping:
- Heat a small cast iron frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the chopped scallions, cilantro and jalapeno and saute for a minute or two.
- Drizzle over the chili boats, along with a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6