* Exported from MasterCook * Kevin And Linda Nealon's Delicious And Simple Recipe By : The Compassionate Cook by Ingrid Newkirk and PETA Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetarian Main Dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tb Olive oil 1 lg Onion -- diced 1/2 Green bell pepper -- chopped 3 cn Crushed tomatoes (28 oz ea) 2 cn Dark red kidney beans - (40 oz ea) -- drained 3 tb Chili powder -- or to taste 1 ts Salt 1 tb Sugar (optional) Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Heat the olive oil in a very large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the onions and pepper until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -