Lentil Chili

By Hklbrries

The steak sauce gives this dish the illusion that there is meat in it.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 cups celery
• 1 1/2 cups green or red bell pepper
• 1 cup onion, roughly chopped
• 1 pound dried lentils
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 4 ounces canned diced mild green chiles
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup steak sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Saute vegetables in oil; add lentils and water and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat until tender. Add tomato, chiles, vinegar and spices; simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with corn bread and/or cheese.