"Fool The Meat Eaters" Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 package yves ground round vegetarian ground beef, original flavour or 1 1/2 cups rehydrated textured vegetable protein
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 1 habaneros or 1 chili pepper (optional)
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans (red or white)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

Preparation

Rehydrate TVP if needed.
Spray or oil a large pot.
Chop the onion, hot peppers (if using- it is best to wear rubber gloves when cutting the hot ones!), and garlic and add to the pot.
Chop remaining vegetables, add to pot and brown lightly.
Add remaining ingredients; stir well and simmer at least 15 minutes.
Taste (This is important!) Adjust spices to taste.
Simmer an additional 15 minutes or so.
Serve with garlic bread, toast, or on rice.