Anasazi Bean Chili

Name: Anasazi Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 490 min
Total time: 990 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Anasazi beans; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups chopped green chile peppers; 4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off; 4 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 ham hock; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Western Colorado chili, also known as "Anasazi dream chili," a very healthy chili based on ingredients from the western slopes of Colorado.

Recipe by SANJUANSASQUATCH

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs 10 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

16 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups Anasazi beans
4 cups water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped green chile peppers
4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 ham hock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Wash and drain Anasazi beans. Place in a slow cooker with 4 cups water and soak 8 hours to overnight.
When ready to cook, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Skim foam off the top of the beans. Add onion-garlic mixture, chicken broth, chile peppers, corn kernels, tomatoes, ham hock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

Cook's Note:

I use Olathe corn and green chile peppers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
7g	Fat
34g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 334mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 74mg	372%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 733mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.