Quick & Easy Veggie Chili Recipe – Plus a Chance to Win a $50 Kroger Gift Card

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Money Services. All opinions are 100% mine.

The grocery store and I have a love/hate relationship.  I love food but hate grocery shopping.  LOL

According to the calendar, Fall officially started a few weeks ago.  Nashville clearly didn’t get the memo and its been in the 80s & 90s this entire time.  But at some point Mother Nature will catch up and that cool crisp air that I so miss and love will be here.

One of my favorite things to make when it gets cooler is chili.  Earlier this year I did a 30-Day Vegan Challenge and noticed how much better I felt and even lost some weight!  One of the hardest things in the beginning was trying to figure out how to get what I needed without going to a specialty grocery store.  Luckily for me my local Kroger has an entire aisle dedicated to just what I needed.  As a Kroger Plus Card member, I didn’t realize that in addition to the everyday savings on my favorite grocery items, the program includes benefits from the money services area.  This works great for me because I can do my shopping and take care of money matters at the same time.

Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods and its super easy to make.  I typically have most of the ingredients in my pantry and just need fresh vegetables.  

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 (15-ounce) cans added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can added diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• Sliced fresh jalapeño peppers (optional)

Directions:  

Heat a large saucepot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes or until beginning to brown and stick to the pan. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and most liquid has evaporated. Stir in chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, beans and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, about 30 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in black pepper. Serve with cilantro and jalapeños, if using.

I recently switched internet providers and figured I might as well pay my last bill to the previous company while I was shopping for my chili ingredients.  Money Services is super convenient and can help you save up to .50 cents when you need to cash check & debit cards, pay your bills or buy money orders!

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• Download digital coupons
• Build your shopping list
• Manage prescriptions online
• View your weekly ad
• Support nonprofit organizations each time you shop and use your Shopper’s Card
• Track fuel points
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To make your shopping experience even better, Kroger is also having a giveaway for a $50 gift card to use in-store.  That could go toward groceries or even gas!  For a chance to win visit Kroger Giftcard Giveaway.