A recipe for Spicy Vegetable-Cheese Chili. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Spicy Vegetable-Cheese Chili shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 Tbs. olive oil1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces tomatoes
28 ounces kidney beans, * see note
2 Tbs. green chiles, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 Tbs. parsley, chopped
2 Tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tsp. basil
1 1/2 Tsp. oregano
1 1/2 Tsp. cumin
1 Tsp. ground allspice
1/4 Tsp. pepper
1/4 Tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 bay leaf
1 beer
3/4 cup cashews
1 cup Swiss cheese, ** see note
* Use a combination of canned beans that suit your tastes.
** Substitute cheddar or mozzarella cheese if desired, or omit for truly vegetarian dish.
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot. Add celery, green pepper, onion andgarlic; cook covered until vegetables are tender. 2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, drained and rinsed beans, raisins,
vinegar, chili powder, green chilies, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, cumin, allspice, pepper, Tabasco and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 1-1/2 hours. 3. Stir in beer and cashews. Return to boiling; simmer uncovered 30
minutes more, or until chili is desired consistency. Remove bay leaf. 4. Sprinkle cheese on each serving.
