Comfort Chili

There is nothing better for warming the tummy than a bowl of homemade chili. It is even better if that bowl is a sourdough bread bowl. This recipe can easily be changed up to make it totally yours, so jump in and play with it!

Comfort Chili

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Comfort Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 medium green peppers, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes with chilis
  • 3 cups pre-soaked dry beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 jalapena, finely minced (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water (more if the chili gets too thick while cooking)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef, onions, peppers, and celery in a large pot until cooked and soft
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
  3. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 6 hours or until beans are cooked.

Notes

Try adding one cup each of pinto, black, and kidney beans for a nice change. Add water during the cooking as needed for desired thickness.

 

 

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