Smokey Mixed Bean Stew

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 200 g mushrooms, quartered
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, halved and sliced
• 2 tins tomatoes
• 2 tins mixed beans
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp mixed herbs
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)

Method

1. Gently fry the onions for 5 mins in the olive oil.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 3 mins
3. Next, add the celery and continue cooking for another 5 mins
4. Follow with all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 mins or so

This has made 5 large portions. I have had one tonight with mash and the others will go in the freezer