California 3-bean chili

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupChopped onion
1Green bell pepper; coarsely chopped
½cupDry red wine
1canWhole tomatoes (14.5oz); broken up
1canBlack beans (15oz); drained and rinsed
1canRed kidney beans (15oz); drained and rinsed
1canWhite northern beans (15oz); drained and rinsed
4teaspoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonBasil leaves
2teaspoonsSugar
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonSeasoned pepper

Directions

CALIFORNIA SPICE BLEND

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook 5 minutes, stirring often.

2. Stir in spice blend and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with shredded cheese and chopped onion, if desired.

Makes 6 cups.

Recipe by: McKormick

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1007 by "jms@..." <jms@...> on Jan 12, 1998