PEANUT BUTTER CHILI

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15- ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar, optional
2 cups tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a large saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved, then remove and discard the bay leaves, and season the chili with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove to a serving bowl and serve sprinkled with Cheddar, if desired, and tortilla chips alongside.