Smart Chili

Name: Smart Chili
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons hot chili oil (or olive oil); 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 package Smart Ground original (tofu, ground beef style); 1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce; 1 cup salsa (deli style, not bottled); 1 - 15 oz can diced, peeled tomatoes; 1 to 2 - 15 oz cans black, kidney or pinto beans; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional); 1 can diced jalapenos (optional); dashes hot sauce (optional)

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons hot chili oil (or olive oil)
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package Smart Ground original (tofu, ground beef style)
1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup salsa (deli style, not bottled)
1 - 15 oz can diced, peeled tomatoes
1 to 2 - 15 oz cans black, kidney or pinto beans
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 can diced jalapenos (optional)
dashes hot sauce (optional)

Directions

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1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until soft and golden, about 7 minutes.
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2. Add smart ground, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and salsa. Simmer over medium heat until bubbling, stirring frequently.
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3. Add beans and mushrooms. If desired, add bell pepper, jalapenos and hot sauce.
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4. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20 to 30 minutes. Simmering longer will deepen and mix flavors more thoroughly.
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5. Serve with grated cheddar, sour cream and/or crusty bread.