Monday, February 2, 2026

Chickpea Chili

Stick-to-your-ribs classic comfort food using chickpeas instead of kidney beans in this thick and spicy cold weather favourite. 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp vegetable oil 

1 lb. lean ground beef 

1 cup diced onion 

1 cup diced red bell pepper 

1 cup diced mushrooms 

3 tbsps minced garlic 

1-2 tsps finely chopped jalapeño or chili pepper

28 oz (796ml) can diced tomatoes 

3 tbsps tomato paste 

3 tbsps chili powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup broth (any flavour, beef is best)

19 oz (540ml) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

In a large skillet heat vegetable oil to medium. Add beef and diced onions and cook until beef is no longer pink.  Then add red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and mushrooms. Cook 3-5 minutes then add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour. Serves 4

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