Tom's famous chili

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupVegetable oil
1eachBell Pepper, diced
1tablespoonChopped garlic
½cupChili Powder, (or to taste)
2cans(16 oz ea) Bushs Chili Beans
6ouncesTomato juice
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBlack pepper
1eachLg Yellow Onion, diced
4eachesCelery stalks, chopped
2poundsGround Chili Meat
1can(28 oz) whole tomatoes,crush
2cans(15 oz ea) dark red kidney
1quartWater
1teaspoonWhite Pepper
1teaspoonOnion Powder

Directions

Heat oil in 8 quart stew pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili meat. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until meat no longer is pink, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add chili powder; stir to mix. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered about 2 hours, stirring several times while cooking. Best if prepared the day before serving. Freeze leftover chili. From: Pat Stockett Date: Tue, 10-0