Chili Bean Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHILI BEAN CASSEROLE

Recipe By : Shareware Recipes Imported from MasterCook
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound kidney beans -- uncooked
2 pints water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion -- finely chopped
1 garlic clove -- pressed
1/2 pound mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
14 ounces tomato -- chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons red wine
2 ounces bulgur wheat
1 1/2 pints stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

Soak beans. Drain & rinse well. Bring to boil in fresh water & boil fast f
or 10 minutes. Reduce heat & cook for 40 minutes, depending upon the freshnes
s of the beans. Older beans will take longer to cook. Drain, reserving the l
iquid for stock later.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot, gently fry the onion & garlic for a few m
inutes. Add the chopped vegetables, cooked beans, basil & spices. Stir well
& cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bulgur wheat & 1 pint o
f the stock . Bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat & simmer gently for
30 minutes. Add the lemon juice & the rest of the seasonings. Add more stock
if necessary. Cook for a further 20 minutes. Serve.
* Use a mixture of carrots, bell peppers, celery
+ Either fresh or canned tomatoes will work
++ You can omit the wine or substitute with a little tomato juice or extra



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