Red Rum Chili

1 T. olive oil
2-3 T. chili powder
1 15-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 T. dehydrated minced onion
2 T. dark rum
1 4-oz. can chopped mild green chiles, drained
2 15-oz. cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Corn bread, crackers, or rice or noodles, prepared per package directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chili powder, tomatoes, onion, and rum, stirring to blend.

Add the chiles, beans, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings to your taste.

Serve with corn bread or crackers, and/or over rice or noodles.

Makes 4 servings.

Adapted from Apocalypse Chow!, p. 116.