Spicy Vegetable Cheese Chili

posted by csally 06-05-98 10:39 AM 

Spicy Vegetable-Cheese Chili 

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill 

2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 1/2 cups celery -- chopped 
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers -- chopped 
1 cup chopped onions 
3 garlic cloves -- minced 
28 ounces tomatoes 
28 ounces kidney beans -- * see note 
2 tablespoons green chiles -- chopped 
1/2 cup raisins 
1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
1 tablespoon chili powder 
1 tablespoon parsley -- chopped 
2 teaspoons salt 
1 1/2 teaspoons basil 
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 
1 teaspoon ground allspice 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 
1 bay leaf 
1 beer 
3/4 cup cashews 
1 cup Swiss cheese -- ** see note 

1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot. Add celery, green pepper, onion and 
garlic; cook covered until vegetables are tender.
 
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, drained and rinsed beans, raisins, vinegar,
chili powder, green chilies, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, cumin, allspice,
pepper, Tabasco and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covere
for 1-1/2 hours. 

3. Stir in beer and cashews. Return to boiling; simmer uncovered 30 minutes
more, or until chili is desired consistency. Remove bay leaf. 

4. Sprinkle cheese on each serving. 

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