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     Title: Sunday Chili
Categories: Chili, Crockpot
     Yield: 8 servings

     3 c  Dry kidney beans
     2 ts Olive oil; opt
     1 lg Onion; slice thin
     4    Garlic cloves; mince
     1    Green bell pepper; chop
     1 c  Green cabbage; chop coarse
   1/2 c  Red unpeeled potatoes; dice
    10 oz Canned tomatoes with liquid
     1 ts Chili powder; (1 to 2)
   1/2 ts Cumin
   1/2 c  Uncooked brown rice
     5    Water or vegetable broth
          Salt and pepper
          Grated cheese for garnish

     Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover. Drain. Put
 beans in slow cooker. In a large skillet over medium-high
 heat, heat oil or a small amount of liquid; saute onion and
 garlic until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper,
 cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin.
 Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes;
 transfer to slow cooker. Add rice and water or broth, cover
 and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until chili is thick and
 rice and beans are tender. Season to taste with salt and
 pepper. Garnish with cheese, if desired.

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