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Cajun Chili Recipe

Cajun cooking is one of my specialties. For a meaty meal with a little zip, this is the recipe I reach for. I think you'll enjoy every bite.—James Harris, Columbus, Georgia

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Cajun Chili Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, process beans with liquid until smooth. Stir the beans and remaining ingredients into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 356 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 581 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Chili in Taste of Home August/September 1995, p47

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Reviewed on May. 18, 2013 by VictoriaElaine

I currently have 4 chili recipes that I love & rotate, but today I wanted to try something different. I adore Cajun-style food, so I decided to give this one a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The seasonings blend together beautifully & the honey adds a bit of sweetness which contrasts nicely with the spiciness. I did make a few minor changes - I used 1 lb of pork sausage & 1 lb of ground beef. I used a can of diced chilis, which I added in with the tomatoes & seasonings. I used a can of chili beans in place of the pinto beans. I would make it exactly the same way next time. Thanks for this recipe - it's such a fun & interesting twist on traditional chili!