Two Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons canola, corn, or olive oil
• One 14-15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice
• 1 can or bottle beer (12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or 1 tablespoon hot salsa or picante sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• One 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Saute the onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, the beer, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt (if desired).
2. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and green pepper; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes about 7 cups (7 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes