Picture of the Day #5

My Picture of the Day #5 is Chili …. We got some snow over night and Dave woke up and ask if I would cook him some Chili.

I made a deal with him … if he would go to the store I would cook it.

Over the years I’ve tried many recipes for Chili, this is the one I’ve been making for the last 10 years ??  maybe longer!

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (with liquid)
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (with liquid)
• 1 large diced onion
• 1 green pepper diced and chopped
• 4 stalks celery chopped
• 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons Chili Powder (maybe even more…. like 9 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon cumin (maybe more)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans of water (use the tomato sauce can)

1. In large pot, brown ground beef with onions, green peppers and celery.
2. Drain fat (if you use fatty meat)
3. Combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer on low for at least an hour … even longer is better! Make sure you stir often (at least once every 15 minutes)

Serve with:  Fritos, sour cream, shredded cheese, saltines and it even taste good with some egg dumpling noodles!

Special Note:  I do at least three taste tests … each time I add a little more spice until I like it.

Have a good night!