Or it can be.

Baking has always been something I have been passionate about. I also enjoy cooking. No, I am not a professional chef or baker, as you will probably see in my dishes; they aren't always the prettiest of things. I do love cooking though, and because of my family I tend to cook low calorie dishes, but I warn you, some do go out there in the calorie zone. I will post yummy recipes I make along with pictures here. I warn you I do like spicy food, so sometimes they will be a little spicy, but I will let you sometimes choose how spicy the meal is. Anywho enjoy.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Three Bean Chilli

I made this night for my family and it was a big hit! This chilli is flavorful and has a nice kick of spice. This is definitely one of those dishes where I will let you control your spice level.  I will put how I made it though. I hope you all try this and love it!  Here is a small note. There is no meat. I know I know. GAHHH NO! I need meat! I need meat. A meal is not complete without the meet!....That is an impression of a few friends that I have. *cough Cough* you know who you are. This meal is great despite the lack of meat.

There are eight servings at 225 calories a serving
A serving is about a cup and a half

Now here is what you will need.

2 jalapenos,  diced. (I use the seeds but if you want to mild the chilli down a bit you can throw the seeds out)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper diced into inch lone pieces
1 yellow bell pepper diced into inch long pieces
1 green bell pepper diced into inch long pieces
 1 zucchini diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced.
1 cup of beer, ( I use non alcoholic. And if you want you can use vegetable stock instead.)
4 tablespoons of steak seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cumino, (Or as others call it Cumin)
*3 TBS brown sugar
*3 TBS ketchup 
*1 tbs red wine vinegar
*1 tbs water
*1/4 tbs Worcestershire sauce
*1/4 tsp paprika
*1/4 tsp salt
*dash black pepper
 * dash chilli powder
((things with the * can be omitted if you want to use a 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce instead.))
1 15oz of black beans
1 15oz can of kidney beans
1 15oz can of garbanzo beans
1 28oz can tomatoes, diced
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup or corn


Okay, I know that was kinda a lot, but gather all off that, and now here is what to do.

Oh and I suggest doing all the dicing before you start

1. If you are going to use premade barbecue sauce ignore this step
 Mix all the ingredients with the * in a blender until smooth.

2. in a big pan, at least two inches high and near a foot wide, turn the heat to medium and add oil.  Once the oil is hot add onions and saute them until translucent.  Then add the bell peppers and zucchini. Saute and cook for 3 minutes

3.  add garlic and jalapenos. cook for three minutes

4: Add the beer and stir, making sure to scrape the bottom.

5. After a minute add the sauce, premade or not.

6. Throw in the beans, the stock, and the tomatoes.  Lower the heat to medium low. Put a lid on the pan and cook for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally

7. Add the corn. Let cook ten more minutes

8:  AND FINALLY! ENJOY THE YUMMINESS!

Here was the final product.
















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