This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 8 | Preparation: 15 minutes | Total: 45 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ½ pound (250 grams) ground meat, of choice (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 ½ cups bell peppers, of choice, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup corn kernels
• 1 cup shredded cheese, of choice (optional)
• 1½ cup tomatoes, diced (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook oil, ground meat, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. Add peppers, carrots, broth, 1 cup of water and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Add beans and corn, cook 3 more minutes or until warm.
4. Serve topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream (optional).

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Adapted from: ontario.ca