Beef Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 stem celery, chopped
• 4 large mushrooms, quartered
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces chili, no beans
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces red kidney beans
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven, saute onion, celery and beef in olive oil over medium-high heat until meat is brown and veg is tender.
• 2 add garlic and chili powder, stir 30 seconds.
• 3 add chili, green bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• 5 add mushrooms, simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• 6 serve with cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.