Meatless Chili

8 Servings

2 c kidney beans, Dried
1 (5-6 c.), Cooked
2/3 c onion, Chopped
1 cl garlic, Minced
1 bay leaf
1 cn (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 T oil, 2 1/2 t. flour
2 T chili powder
1 T cumin, Ground
1/4 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper

1.
Place Dried Beans in Water & Soak Overnight. Change Water.
Add Water 3 Or 4 Times The Volume Of Beans. Simmer For 3 Hours & Drain.

2. Combine Beans, 6 Cups Water, 1/3 C. Chopped Onion, Minced Garlic, Bay Leaf & Tomato Paste & Simmer 2 Hours.

3. Heat Oil in A Separate Pan, Gradually
Stir in Flour, Chili Powder, Cumin, 1/3 C. Onion & Garlic Powder. Heat 5 Min.

4.
Stir Into Beans & Cook 1 Hour Until Beans Are Soft & Chili Is Thickened.

5.
Add Salt & Pepper To Taste