a chili day in december

Today i made Vegetarian Chili to eat for dinner as we watched the Gamecocks in the SEC Championship... it was a lot of work but well worth it!
i decided i would share my very own  recipe (minus one or two secret ingredients) !

1. 1 12 Oz. Bag MorningStar Meal Starters Sausage Style Recipe Crumbles

2. 2 12 Oz. Bags MorningStar Meal Starters Grillers Recipe Crumbles

3. 2 Large Sweet Onions Finely Chopped

4. 2 Large Green Bell Peppers Cleaned and Finely Chopped

5. 1 Jalapeno Cleaned and Diced Up Very Fine

6. 1 Can 4 OZ. Organic Chopped Green Chilies.

7. 2 Can 16 OZ. Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Drained

8. 1 Can 16 Oz. Organic Light Red Kidney Beans Drained

9. 1 Can 16 Oz. Organic Black Eyed Peas Drained

10. 2 16 Oz. Organic Cans Whole Tomatoes Smashed

11. 1 16 Oz. Organic Can Crushed Tomatoes

12. 1 16 Oz. Organic Can Diced Tomatoes

13. 1 6 Oz. Organic Can Tomato Paste

14. 1 32 Oz. Carton Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth

15. 1 Cup Heinz Chili Sauce

16. 2 Bottles Of Dark Beer

17. 3 Tablespoons Pompeian OlivExtra Plus Oil- with added Omega-3’s

18. 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder

19. 1 ½ Tablespoons Ground Cayenne Pepper

20. 3 Cloves Fresh Minced Garlic.

21. 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder

22. 1 Tablespoon Salt

23. ¼ Cup Brown Sugar

24. 1 ½ Teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa

25. 1 teaspoon Oregano

26. 1 teaspoon Coriander

27. 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard

In a large skillet with half the oil cook Crumbles until defrosted and a “meat-like” texture.

 In a large stockpot with last half oil sauté onions, jalapenos, peppers and Chile's until tender.

Add Crumbles to onion and pepper mixture.

Add in tomatoes, liquid and spices (everything but the beans and paste).

Cook over low to medium heat keeping just below a boil for at least 5 

(preferably 6-7) hours, Stirring occasionally.

Add in beans and tomato paste.  Cook for at least 1 more hour.

Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar, green onions and ENJOY with a cold beer!