The beer gives this an interesting flavor. You can substitute Haake Beck, non alcoholic beer, which has a good flavor too.

Ingredients:

1 TBS vegetable oil

1/2 onion, diced

1-2 cloves garlic minced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (or less to taste)

2 cans Pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup White Wave Seitan, chopped

1 can crushed tomatoes

1/2 TBS chili powder

1/2 2 tsp cumin

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 can of beer

1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Saute onion and garlic in vegetable oil for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.