Chilly weather chili (not for the faint-hearted)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesGreen peppers (up to 3)
4largesOnions
6Stalks celery
6Cloves garlic; minced
2cans(28 oz) crushed tomatoes with juice
1cupChunk tvp or 2 cups small diced seitan
¼cupChili powder
2cansMixed beans (kidney; garbanzos, pinto, etc) with juice (up to 3)
1teaspoonOregano (2 Tb fresh)
2teaspoonsCumin
6Dried chipotles; de-stemmed
Salt to taste
8ouncesMushrooms (optional)

Directions

Chop all vegetables and throw everything together in a very large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat. Simmer for about 1-½ to 2 hours.

Stirring every now and then to make sure the tvp doesn't stick to the bottom.

This always tastes good the second day. It makes a lot! Posted to fatfree digest V97 #201 by JBennicoff@... on Sep 6, 1997