Sarah’s Black Bean Chili
(from culinarysarah’s recipe box)
The best chili ever.
Source: Adapted from a Vegetarian Times recipe
Categories: entrees
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Directions
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large chili pan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes or until softened.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Mix the cumin, chili powder, coriander, cocoa and salt to taste in a bowl.
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Add the remaining .5 tablespoon of oil and the spice mixture to the pot and stir for 1 minute over medium heat.
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Add the stock, tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and beans and gradually bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Serve with Tabasco sauce, cheddar, and tortilla chips.