Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. of plant-based ground beef
• 1 ½ pounds of plant-based sausage
• 6 – 8 Cloves of garlic minced
• 1 can of corn
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 white onion diced
• 2 jalapenos minced
• 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
• 2 Cans Rotel tomatoes
• 1 (28 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes
• ½ Lb. cooked China Doll or Dixie Lily kidney beans
• ½ Lb. cooked China Doll or Dixie Lily black beans
• 1 (12 oz.) bottle of Bud Light or another pilsner
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons of cumin
• 4 tablespoons of chili powder
• ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper
• 3 teaspoons of creole seasoning
• 3 Tablespoons oregano

Instructions:

1. Cook beans in chicken stock and slightly shorter than the directions, so the beans are only mildly soft
2. Cook protein over the stove until brown
3. Sauté veggies in olive oil and a pinch of salt.
4. Add all of the ingredients to an extra-large slow cooker
5. Cook on low for 8 hours