Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
teaspoon
olive oil





2
each
onions

chopped



2
each
garlic

cloves, minced



56
ounces
tomatoes

canned or 3lb fresh



15 1/2
ounces
kidney beans

red



15
ounces
white kidney beans





15
ounces
chickpeas





1 1/2
cup
celery

chopped



1
each
green bell pepper

chopped



3
tablespoons
lime

or 2 tb lemon juice



1
tablespoon
chili powder





1 1/2
teaspoon
oregano





1 1/2
teaspoon
cumin





1/4
teaspoon
cinnamon





12
ounces
beer

light



1
x
peanuts

dry roasted



1
x
cheddar cheese

shredded

 In a large pot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until soft.  Add all ingredients except beer, peanuts and cheddar cheese.  Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.  Add beer and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.  Add handful of peanuts and sprinkle cheese on each serving