Perfect Hominy-White Bean Chili

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
• 1 jalapeno chile (optional), seeded and chopped
• One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups slow-cooked or two 15.5-ounce cans navy or other white beans, drained and rinsed
• One 16-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili powder and cook about 30 seconds longer.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
5. Add the jalapeno, tomatoes, beans, hominy, water, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
6. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and taste to adjust the seasonings.

olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, chili powder, jalapeno chile, tomatoes, white beans, hominy, water, ground cumin, oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cilantro

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/perfect-hominy-white-bean-chili (may not work)