The Devil's Chili

The Devil's Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup onions, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 shallot bulb, minced
• 3 large scallions, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 oz olive or other salad oil
• 2 quart ,water
• 1 lb kidney, pink or pinto beans, washed, sorted and soaked
• 1 large bay leaf, crushed
• 1 tsp miso paste
• 1 tsp mild or hot curry
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• chili powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped, or
• 1 can (15 oz) peeled tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onions, garlic, shallot, scallions, and green pepper in oil.
2. Add water, beans, and seasonings.
3. Simmer for 1½ hours.
4. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
5. Simmer for 1 hour more or until fork-tender.
6. For spicier chili, use 2 or more cloves of garlic.