Black Bean Chili With Cilantro Recipe

• 1/4 c. Dry sherry
• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. Minced onion
• 1/2 c. Minced celery
• 1/2 c. Minced carrot
• 1/2 c. Seeded and minced red bell pepper
• 4 c. Cooked black beans
• 2 c. Chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
• 1 c. Minced tomatoes
• 2 tsp Grnd cumin
• 4 tsp Chili pwdr, or possibly to taste
• 1/2 tsp Dry oregano
• 1/4 c. Minced cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. Honey
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste Grated onion Grated Monterey jack cheese Yogurt, for garnish

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2. In a large, heavy pot, heat sherry and oil over medium heat and saute/fry onions till soft but not browned.
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4. Add in celery, carrot, and bell pepper and saute/fry 5 min, stirring frequently.
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6. Add in remaining ingredients, except garnishes, and bring to a boil.
7. Lower heat and simmer for 45 min to 1 hour, covered.
8. Chili should be thick, with all water absorbed.
9. Garnish with grated onion, cheese, and a dollop of yogurt.
10. Serves 6 to 8.
11. NOTES : A favorite dish at San Francisco's Greens restaurant, this southwestern chili has been influenced by South American cuisine.
12. Black beans are blended with cilantro, grated onion, and cheese for a meal in one dish.

sherry, extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, black beans, chicken, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, chili pwdr, oregano, cilantro, honey, tomato paste

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bean-chili-with-cilantro-85297 (may not work)