San Francisco Chili

A healthy and hearty meal or topping.
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
(Cooked Beans Needed)
see how to cook kidney beans
4 cups cooked kidney beans
1/2 cup water
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, cut up
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
Place water, onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic in a medium sauce pan and saute over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Tips: Serve over brown rice or baked potatoes, or serve as is for a hearty meal topped with chopped onions, diced green chilis, or shredded greens. Fresh tomatoes may be used instead of canned. Other beans may be used instead of kidney beans, such as black beans, or white beans.