Recipe Archives->Chili->V Red 01

A BIG BOWL OF RED
serves 4

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 large tomato, cored and diced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cups cooked or canned red kidney beans, drained
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (sweet or mild)
1 tablespoons dried oregano
2-3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (sweet)
1 teaspoon salt
1-3 teaspoons Tabasco or other bottled hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
chopped raw onions (optional)
shredded cheddar (optional)

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, bell peppers,
celery, garlic and jalapeno. Saute for 6-8 minutes, until the
vegetables are tender. Add the fresh tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes
more. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and
seasonings and simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat. Stir
occasionally. Ladle the chili into bowls and served hot, garnished
with onion and/ or cheddar if you like.

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