Meatless Chili

Goji Girl's Note:

My family loves this meal, and my husband didn't even realize the meat was 'missing' until after dinner that night when I mentioned it. I made it for my husband and I along with 3 other guys at hunting camp, and every last drop was gone! This recipe is modified (to make it meatless) from one found in Fix-It & Forget-It. Best of all, when I priced it out late 2006, it only cost $3.50 for the entire batch! If you are out all day, make it in the crock pot. Otherwise, if you forgot or need a *slightly* faster meal, let it simmer on the stove in a dutch oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can Mexican chili beans
• garlic powder, to taste
• ground pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• egg noodles (optional)
• cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Saute onion, green pepper, and celery in olive oil. (This step can be omitted if hurrying).
2. Combine all ingredients (except optional additions) in a 5 qt slow cooker. Mix well.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
4. If desired, add cooked noodles prior to serving.
5. If desired, top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream.

Reviews

[Roger C]

made this first time and it turned out great, however i did add a few items as follows: - 4 or 5 nacho jalapeno slices finely chopped - 2 heaping teaspoons Goya "Recaito Cilantro cooking base - "Lightlife" Smart Ground veggie protein crumbles Most can't tell it's meatless and agree tastes great. Didn't make it too spicy hot for wife's benefit