Let me make one thing clear. I am a MEAT EATER. Im sorry, everything is better wrapped in bacon to me. With that being said, this chili is vegetarian but you do not miss the meat AT ALL. Im not sure if its because of the bbq sauce in the baked beans or what.. but who cares. Its delish. The first time I made this was in New Orleans at my moms house. I saw the recipe in one of my soap forums, but I modified it a bit. My friend Lexie was coming over and she is a STRICT vegetarian. This was something we all enjoyed and it freezes very well. Its also even yummier the next day! Lots of protien from the beans. Vegetarian peeps make sure the BUSHs beans are not with Bacon! If you are a meat eater go ahead and be a big whore and throw in the kind in with the bacon. Its on the crock now so this pic is it when I first threw it in.. better pics soon to come if I can take a moment to stop stuffing my face with it to shoot a pic. That may be highly unlikely so dont get your hopes up.
1 bell pepper chopped
1 onion chopped
1 clove of garlic chopped
1 can garbanzo beans (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can chickpeas (drained)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 can of Bush’s baked beans
1 can of corn (drained)
1 can diced tomato not drained
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cumin
2-4tbs of chili powder (depending on how hot you like it)
1 few dashes of hot sauce (I like franks red hot)
Throw it all in the crockpot. Combine. Set it on High for 5 hours or low for 9. This is a good one to put in the pot in the morning and go to work and have dinner ready. Serve with sour cream, corn chips and a sprinkle of cheese.
