CALICO CHILI

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I developed this recipe myself when I was 16. It freezes well and almost tastes better the day after you make it. The variety of vegetables make it colorful to serve and give it the calico name.-Camille Gouldsborough, Grosse Isle, Manitoba.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings (10 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup diced zucchini, optional
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green pepper, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened and heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Terius San andreas
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Sabir Hissain
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I made this chili for a tailgate party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and I got lots of compliments.


Pamela Burgess
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This chili was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra broth to thin it out and it was perfect.


Bakhraj Ali
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I loved this chili. The beans were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Inas Jemal
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and satisfying.


Josh Corea
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different beans, vegetables, and spices and it's always turned out great.


Miguel Zamora
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and onions to mine and it was delicious.


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I'm on a low-carb diet and I made this chili with cauliflower rice instead of beans. It was a great way to get my chili fix without all the carbs.


Xochi Borrayo
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this chili without the beef. It was still really good! I added some extra vegetables to make up for the lack of meat.


Prime Don
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The flavors had time to really develop and it was so tender and flavorful.


Shahzaib Majid
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This chili was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Ti' Shawna Hughes
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The flavors were well-balanced and it wasn't too spicy.


Christopher Gideon
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This chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rj Rasel
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it was so easy to make.


Suleekho Shire
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This chili was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I loved the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Ogwezi Favour
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever beans and vegetables I have on hand.


Julie Sylvester
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.