Cajun Chili

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by James Harris

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

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

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:35 min

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
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  2. 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.