ilyCHILI

ilyCHILI for Happy Band Practices (vegan!)

Like any good band practice or chili recipe, you should improvise.

- In a large pot, sauté 1 onion, chopped, until soft.

- Add a few minced garlic cloves

- Add spices: I used cumin, Penzey’s Chili 9000, a bit of ancho chile powder. Smoked paprika is good but I’m out.

- Add 1 small can tomato paste, stir for a minute

- Add 1 bottle o’ beer (I used a black lager), and 1-2 chipotle chilis in adobo, mushed up.

- Add 1 large can of diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

- Meanwhile, peel & chop a sweet potato into small cubes. Add to the pot.

- Chop a red and a yellow bell pepper & add to pot. Add 1 large can of black beans & 1 can of white beans. Add water to just cover.

- Simmer until sweet potato is soft.

- Can add frozen corn if there is room in the pot!

- When it’s ready to eat, add a bunch of chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt if it needs it, etc.

- Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, etc.