Shrimp and Bean Chili

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    35 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

This speedy chili makes dinner a breeze. Serve the chili with toast, tortillas, rice or quinoa.

Recipe tags: garlic base, moderate difficulty, lunch, seafood, slow

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
4 tsp chili powder
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (19 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base
1 lb large peeled deveined shrimp, tail removed
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  • 1

    Heat oil in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, celery, jalapeño and chili powder for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened.

  • 2

    Stir in tomatoes, beans, barbecue sauce and Roasted Garlic Base; bring to boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

  • 3

    Stir in shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are curled and cooked through.

  • 4

    Serve with dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of cilantro.

Tips: Simply thaw frozen shrimp that have already been peeled, deveined and tail removed for easy preparation. Use your favorite barbecue sauce for this recipe: sweet, smoky or spicy all work well, depending on your preference. Alternatively, serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.