Savory chili

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Stalks celery w/leaves --
Chop
3Green onions -- chopped
2clovesGarlic -- minced
1largeOnion -- chopped
1Green pepper -- chopped
1tablespoonVegetable oil
2poundsGround beef
1(15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1(6-ounce) can tomato paste
2cupsWater
ounceCan chili powder
1teaspoonSalt
dashPepper
1(16-ounce) can kidney beans
Undrained
Condiments (optional)

Directions

Saute first 5 ingredients in oil in a large Dutch oven until tender. Add ground beef, and brown, stirring to crumble meat. Drain well.Add tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients to beef mixture; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or to desired consistency.

Add beans the last 15 minutes. Serve with the following condiments, if desired: shredded lettuce, shredded Cheddar cheese, diced onion, and tortilla chips. Yield: 10 cups. Recipe By :

From: Dscollin@... Date: Sun, 19 Feb 1995 22:05:37 -0500 File