Hearty 5-Bean Chili

Serving: Makes 8-10 bowls of chili

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeño or habanero pepper (depending on heat level desired)
• 2 tablespoons oil (coconut, vegetable, etc.)
• Dry spices:
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 16 oz can each of kidney beans, black beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, and chili beans
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire roasted preferred)
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 8 oz canned green chilis
• ~1/2 of a 12oz dark ale, lager, stout, or other beer
• 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Red Eye Campfire hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Red Eye Cayenne or Red Eye flavor hot sauce (or lime juice or apple cider vinegar)
• Toppings, such as cilantro, avocado, or green onion

Directions:

1. Dice all vegetables including onion, garlic, bell pepper, and habanero.
2. Open all cans and drain beans (excluding chili beans)
3. Heat oil in large pot on medium to medium-high heat.
4. Mix all dry spices together in a small bowl.
5. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño/habanero to the pot, cook until soft.
6. Add garlic, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Add dry spices to the pot and let lightly toast, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, canned chilis, beer, worcestershire, liquid smoke, and Red Eye hot sauces to pot and mix.
9. Turn up heat to high until the chili is bubbling.
10. Reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes to allow the flavors to get to know each other, stirring occasionally to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom.
11. Serve with corn chips, avocado, salsa, or other preferred toppings.