Aunt Barbara's Famous Chili

My Aunt is a simply wonderful cook. Once you try her famous chili, it will fast become your favorite!

It is a hearty, simple meal that you can serve over rice, with baked potatoes, over french fries, or simply with a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread.

It is even better the second day!

Aunt Barbara's Famous Chili

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-16oz. can diced tomatoes

1-16oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained

1-8oz. can tomato sauce

2-3 TBS. chili powder {to taste}

1/2 tsp. crushed basil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

dash paprika

dash cayenne pepper

In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, celery, green pepper until meat is brown. Drain fat.

Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, occasionally adding water as needed. Add kidney beans about 30 minutes before serving.

OR...

cook beef, put everything in the crockpot, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

It is the perfect Fall meal!
You could make Aunt Barbara's Popcorn Cake for dessert:).

Enjoy.

~Julia