Ultra Quick Vegetarian Chili

What? You don't have time to spend hours, making the One True Chili? This is a pretty good approximation. It's tasty, vegetarian and when I made it, all ingredients except the beef gravy mix came from TJ's.

Olive oil
1 yellow onion, fine dice
1 T. crushed garlic
1 T. dried oregano
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. dried basil
1 T. chili powder
1 pkg. beef gravy mix
1/4 cup red wine + 3/4 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Heat the oil in a sturdy saucepan. Add onion; stir until nearly done. Add garlic; stir until you smell garlic. Add herbs, chili powder, beef gravy mix, and water-wine. Whisk until gravy is thickened and bubbly. Add tomatoes and beans. Simmer, stirring frequently, 10 - 20 minutes.

Serves 3 - 4 with a salad, tortillas, and Trader Joe's Monterey Pinot Noir.


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