Spicy Mexican Chili

Submitted by FeedMePlz

"If you soak the beans overnight you can cut the cooking time in half. Freeze leftovers for a fast meal."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups dried red kidney beans
• 5 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, bottled
• 1 (7 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano, ground
• 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• Tabasco sauce

directions

1. Place beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for an hour. Add remaining ingredients except for green onions, cilantro and lime juice and cook an additional 2 hours. Then add green onions and cilantro and cook an additional hour. Stir in lime juice. Check seasoning and stir in some Tabasco sauce, if desired.
2. Serve over rice. Make extra for next day's breakfast.