definitely: black beans, kidney beans, tomato (crushed or tomato sauce or fresh), garlic, onions, ginger

optional: corn, okra, veggie beef crumbles, fresh tomato, carrot

spices: chilli powder (a lot), black pepper, adobo, seasoned salt, 2 bay leaves, celery salt, garlic, ginger, paprika, cinnamin, orange peel, cumin, fennel, hot sauce if ya want

first cook the garlic, onions & ginger in the chilli pot. next add veggies and beans. next add the tomato sauce and spices. simmer for a while and serve with brown rice.