Vegetarian Crockpot Chili

This turned out a little more tomato-y and less spicy than I wanted. If I were going to make it again, I'd use less tomato paste.  I would probaby double the jalapeno. Or use a spicier pepper. Or add more chli powder and some cayenne pepper. Or maybe tabasco. Such possibilities...

Ingredients:

1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red  bell pepper
3 TBSP minced jalapeno
2 cloves garlic
1 diced tomato
1 can tomato paste
1 can kidney beans drained & rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
1 can corn
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black papper
Cheddar cheese for garnish

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlick. Cook about 5 minutes or until tender.

Put vegetables and remaining ingredients (except cheese) into crock pot. Cook on low 4 to 5 hours.