Ratatouilli Style Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 onions, chopped
32 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
2-15 oz. cans red kidney beans, drained
4 cups peeled and cubed eggplant or zucchini
4 oz. can green chili peppers
2-3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
6 slices American cheese cut into triangles
Chopped green onion

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion until beef is brown and onion is tender but not brown. Drain off fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce, undrained tomatoes, beans, 1 cup water, eggplant or zucchini, chili peppers, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until eggplant or zucchini is tender. Season with salt and pepper. To serve right away, ladle into bowls. Top with cheese and green onions, if desired. Makes 12 servings.