"I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, it was amazing! Tried it on my family and they all loved it. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
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2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 large green pepper, chopped
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1 large red onion, chopped
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1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
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2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 to 2 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Shredded smoked cheddar cheese and chopped peanuts, optional