Red, Yellow and Black Chili

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (hot)
• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 (28 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans

• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder (NOT cumin seeds!)
• 2 teaspoons morton lite salt
• 1/2 ounce taco seasoning
• 1 medium green chili pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 lb ground beef, browned, optional or 1 cup textured soy protein granules

Directions

1. 1

   In large pot, on medium heat, add oil.

2. 2

   Crush garlic cloves and add to oil, add chli powder and let sizzle few seconds.

3. 3

   Chop yellow pepper roughly and add to oil.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, and cumin, cook few minutes.

5. 5

   Add baked beans, and black beans, salt, taco seasoning, and beef OR soy granules if using.

6. 6

   Slit green chili pepper and add (If you want it less spicy, de-seed the pepper first).

7. 7

   Let simmer 15-30 minutes,to desired consistancy.

8. 8

   Enjoy alone or with torn pieces of good thick bread.