Megs Fabulous Veggie Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can hunts diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (do not drain)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste with basil garlic and oregano (already in the paste- i think hunts makes it)
• 5 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 bell peppers, all seeded and diced (i used 1 each ( red, yellow, and orange)
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 dark chocolate (use a high cocoa content- i used 60%)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 5 large fresh basil leaves, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (i used sriracha- amazing hot sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in a large pot on the stove; simmer on a low hear for at least two hours before serving!
• 2 serve with sour cream and grated sharp cheddar cheese!
• 3 if you want a thinner consistency, just add more water as needed.