2 Dr. Praeger’s Perfect Burgers

2 slices pepper jack cheese

1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 frozen garlic cubes)

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 and 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

3 cans of beans (any combination of black, pinto, cannelloni, or kidney will do)

1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes

1 to 2 cups vegetable stock, depending on how thick you prefer your chili

corn chips

plain burger buns