2tablespoons2 turns around the pan olive or vegetable oil
1medium yellow skinned onionchopped
1large red pepperseeded and chopped
1large green pepperseeded and chopped
1large jalapeno pepperseeded and chopped
4clovesgarliccrushed and chopped
1cuppale beer or vegetable stock/broth
132- ounce can crushed tomatoes
114-ounce can black beans
114-ounce can dark red kidney beans
1tablespoonground cumin
2tablespoonschili powder
1tablespooncayenne hot pepper sauceseveral drops
1teaspooncoarse salt
1cupspicy vegetarian refried beans
Toppings
8ounces2 cups shredded spicy Monterey Jack or smoked cheddar
Chopped scallionswhites and greens
Diced fresh seeded plum tomato
Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chipsfor dipping
Instructions
Over moderate heat, add oil to a deep pot and combine onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes to soften vegetables. Deglaze pan with beer or broth, add tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, and stirring to combine.
Season chili with cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and salt. Thicken chili by stirring in refried beans. Simmer over low heat about 5 to 10 minutes longer, then serve up bowls of chili and top with shredded cheese, scallions, and tomatoes. Place bowls on charger plates piled with assorted tortilla chips.
Notes
Not bad at all. I didn't add the cayenne hot pepper sauce drops and used green chilies rather then jalapeno pepper.