A working man's chili

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Olive oil
1poundsGround round beef
1cupGreen pepper, diced
½cupCelery, diced
1mediumOnion, chopped
1largeClove garlic, minced
½cupBlack olives (extra large), chopped
1can15 ounce kidney beans
1can11 ounce stewed tomatoes
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
1tablespoonChili powder
1tablespoonCumin
1eachChili pepper, minced
2tablespoonsOregano vinegar
1cupWater

Directions

1. Saute ground round in a little olive oil, drain, set aside. Saute bell peppers, diced celery, onion, garlic till tender. Add remaining ingredients, except the cup of water.

2. Let simmer for approximately 15 minutes, add water and continue to simmer another 15 minutes. (Can adjust amount of water to whatever consistency preferred.

NOTE: The oregano vinegar is made by steeping fresh oregano in white vinegar for at least 10 days, longer is better.

NOTE: Chili Pepper; From a can of Chiles Chipotles Adobados plus 1 tablespoon sauce. From: Michelle Bass Date: Fri, 01-2