RACHEAL RAYS END OF SUMMER CHILI POT

End of Summer Chili Pot


Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 pound ground beef, pork or turkey 1 red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 chiles, seeded and chopped Salt and pepper 3 ears corn, kernels scraped off 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika One 12-ounce bottle beer One 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped Grated peel and juice of 1 lime 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded gouda, smoked gouda, pepper jack or smoked cheddar cheese Directions:In a large, heavy pot, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat until smoking. Add the beef and cook, stirring to break up, until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, zucchini, bell pepper and chiles; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the corn kernels, chili powder and paprika. Cook until the veggies are softened, 6 to 7 minutes.

Stir in the beer and cook until reduced slightly, 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme and lime peel and cook until slightly reduced, 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, then stir in the lime juice. To serve, top the chili with the scallions and cheese.