SHORTCUT CHILI

Shortcut Chili image

Provided by Becky Bolen

Categories Chili

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c apple juice
2 c chopped onions
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped carrots
2 -3 Tbsp minced jarred or fresh garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
4 tsp chili powder, or to taste
6 c canned blacked beans or any canned beans or dry beans that have been cooked. i personally use beans i have cooked plus use several different kinds
2 c vegetable stock
2 tsp honey or sugar
1/4 c chopped green chilies or jalapenos
16 oz chopped canned tomatoes with juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a large Dutch Oven over medium heat bring apple juice to a boil. Add onions saute stirring 2 minutes. Add celery, carrots, garlic, cumin and chili powder to taste, saute stirring 3 minutes.
2. Add beans, stock, honey or sugar, chilies and tomatoes. Increase heat to high, cover pot and bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat to medium simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. (Adjust heat so that chili is cooking rapidly but not scorching.)
3. To thicken,place 1 cup chili in blender and carefully puree (it will be hot) on low speed. Return pureed chili to pot. Adjust seasonings, add more chili powder if desired.
4. Top with cheese and sour cream if wanted