WEGMANS CHILI RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
• Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes.  Add to crock pot.
• Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute. Add to crock pot.
• Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!
• Instant Pot:

Steps:

• Rinse and soak beans overnight.
• Discard the soaked water the next day and place in a pot with 12 cups of water, cook uncovered 1 hour on medium-high heat.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook ham and cook until browned, 2 minutes.
• Add onions, carrot, garlic, green pepper, celery, green onions, cilantro, tomato sauce, cumin, salt and pepper and cook another 5 minutes, until soft.
• Add to the beans along with the rosemary and thyme.
• Lower heat to medium-low, cover and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover the pot, increase heat to medium-high and simmer until thick and the beans are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Add the kale and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.