Veggie Chili

Ingredients you will need:

-2 cups textured vegetable protein
-1 onion
-1 green bell pepper
-5 garlic cloves
-1 can chopped tomatoes
-1 can tomato paste
-1 can tomato sauce
-1 can beans of your choice (optional)
-2 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
-2 tablespoon chili powder
-1 teaspoon oregano
-1 teaspoon cumin
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 delicious beer

This vegetarian chili is so delicious that I have known a few carnivores who love my veggie frito pies! Start this dish by hydrating your textured vegetable protein (tvp). If you can't find tvp, you can use any vegetarian substitute that is the equivalent for 2 pounds of ground beef . TVP can be re-hydrated by putting it in a bowl with enough water to cover. You can also use beer or red wine to add more flavor. Dice onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Heat olive oil in a large pot and saute veggies for about 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste, sauce, diced tomatoes, and tvp to veggies. If after you have thoroughly considered the "beans and no beans" debate and have decided that beans are a go, you should also add your can of beans now. After stirring well, add spices (salt,pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano). Pour the beer over the mixture and set the pot to medium heat. Stir occasionally until the pot comes to a boil. When your chili is boiling, reduce to a low heat and let the chili simmer for about an hour. Stir occasionally while the chili is simmering.