My favorite chili^

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeStalk celery, cut in 4-5
Pieces
1largeOnion, quartered
2largesCarrots, in poeces
2clovesGarlic
1cupChicken or veggie stock
1can(16oz) no salt added
Tomatoes
1can(6oz) no salt added tomato
Paste
1Diced red bell pepper
1can(4oz) chopped green chilies
1cupFresh mushrooms, quartered
2cupsNo salt added tomato juice
2tablespoonsSalsa
1tablespoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDried leaf basil
1tablespoonMinced fresh parsley
2cans(16oz) kidney beans, rinsed
& drained
1poundsLean flank steak, ground or
Verl lean ground beef

Directions

Coarsley chop vegetables and cook in broth until soft; add tomatoes, tomato paste and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Add chiles, mushrooms, salsa and tomato juice and simmer 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook another hour. Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.

Variation: Add 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.

Per serving: Calories: 257 Protein: 17g Carbohydrates: 42g Fat: 3g Sodium: 116mg Cholesterol: 38mg Adapted from Cooking for Good Health by Gloria Rose ISBN: 0-89529-577-6 Entered by Carolyn Shaw 3-95.

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 03-20-95