Ingredients

  • 4 lg. onions, chopped
  • 1 lg. green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 Tbsp. mustard seed
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, optional
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 16-oz. can tomatoes (no-salt added), chopped
  • *5 c. kidney beans, cooked, with liquid
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 10 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Method

  • In a large kettle, cook onions and green pepper in oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and pepper is soft.
  • Add mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon, tomatoes and their liquid, beans and their liquid, carrots, mushrooms, and tomato paste.
  • Reduce heat and simmer rapidly, uncovered, for about 40 minutes or until most of the liquid has cooked away and chili has thickened; stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  • *Note: In place of the cooked kidney beans, you may use 3 16-oz. cans of no-salt added kidney beans plus 1 c. water.