Four dead in o-hi-o chili

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupOlive oil
5Garlic cloves, chopped
1Onion, chopped
1Pepper, red bell, chopped
2Zucchini, chopped
2Carrots, chopped
2Celery stalks, chopped
35ouncesTomatoes, canned (28 oz?)
poundsTomatoes, fresh ripe
3tablespoonsChili powder
1tablespoonCumin
1tablespoonBasil
1tablespoonOregano
2teaspoonsPepper
1teaspoonSalt
6ouncesBeer, flat
½cupParsley, chopped
12ouncesKidney beans
12ouncesGarbanzo beans
¼cupDill, fresh, chopped
2teaspoonsLemon juice
Cheese, shredded
Sour cream
Sunflower seeds

Directions

Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper, and saute. In a second pot, put remaining oil and saute zucchini, carrots, and celery. Add ingredients from the first pot.

Add tomatoes, spices, beer, and parsley. Cook for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Add beans, dill, and lemon juice.

Cook 15 minutes longer, stirring. Add more chili powder if needed.

Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and sunflower seeds.