Cheat'n Chili

Cheat'n Chili



2 tbsp earth balance butter/or canola oil

1 onion-chopped
2 cloves garlic- chopped
2 celery stalk- chopped
3 carrots-peeled and chopped
1 green pepper- chopped
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground chili powder
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 pkg Yves Mexican ground round
1 cup water
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 can black beans- drained and rinsed
1 can romano beans-drained and rinsed
1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar


In a large pot on medium heat heat butter add onions, saute until soft.
Add garlic, celery, and carrots continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes.
Next stir in spices until absorbed.
Mix in canned tomato,ground round, water, corn and beans.

Season with salt,sugar and vinegar
Allow to simmer for 1 hour or more, stirring occasionally.

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No kitchen needed to make Cheat'n Chili

Chili macaroni

One of the ultimate comfort foods!

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions-chopped
• 2 cloves garlic-minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 3 stalks celery- chopped
• 1 green pepper- chopped
• 1 jalapeno-minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups kidney beans
• 1 1/2 cups black beans
• 1/2 can chipotle
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup TVP (optinal)
• 1 tbsp black strap molasses
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• sea salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked macaroni

In a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil, until translucent. 5 -7 minutes.
Add chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
add celery, and green peppers saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, water, simmer for 10 minutes.
Add beans, chipotle, corn, and TVP, vinegar, molasses, paste and brown sugar.
Simmer for 1 hour, season to taste.

In bowls dived macaroni and put chili on top,
Garnish with tofutti sour cream, cilantro and avocado.

Beans (mexican style)

I woke up from a nap and felt like eating beans and rice, So I whipped this up with my daughter.
I didn't mention the rice, I figure that people know how to cook a pot of rice:P

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions- chopped
• 3 stalks celery-minced
• 3 cloves garlic-minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 sweet potato
• 5 mushrooms-chopped
• 1 small zucchini-chopped
• 1 can kidney beans-rinsed
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp sea salt
• freshly ground pepper

In a pot, bring oil up to medium to high heat, add onions.
Saute for 3-4 minutes, and celery and garlic. Saute for 3-4 more minutes
Add spices, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add water, potato, mushrooms, beans,zucchini.
Bring to a boil. Add tomato paste, lower heat to simmer.
Add sugar, and vinegars, season, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.