Meatless Chili

Get your can opener ready because this recipe calls for many different canned items. It is so easy to put together and so yummy. Honestly I`ve done this recipe many different ways so I will give you options you can try. But let me tell ya this is a great dish to boost you up on a dreary day. 

Thanks to ezrapoundcake.com for the picture.

Ingredients

1 large can or 2 small diced tomatoes (I prefer Rotel Chili Fixin or Hot)

1 can kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can beans in tomato sauce or navy beans (not baked beans as they tend to have a BBQ flavor) 

1 can sliced mushrooms

1 can or frozen corn

fresh Jalapenos or green peppers (optional)

1 pkg of chili seasoning (I like McCormick Hot Chili)

If you don`t want to use the packaged seasoning you can add 1 Tbsp cumin & 1/4 cup chili powder

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)

sour cream

shredded cheese

pickled jalapenos (cuz we like it hot!)

In a large pot add all the canned ingredients without draining and chopped fresh peppers if using and heat through on med-high heat. Add chili seasoning. 

Add the brown sugar and maple syrup if using. This can cut down on the acidity of the canned tomatoes and the heat of the chili seasoning if using a hot kind. 

Turn the heat to low and simmer with a lid for about 15 mins or more. 

Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese and pickled jalapenos if desired.