Melissa's Chili

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• salt and pepper, seasoned to taste
• hot sauce, choose your favorite brand and season to taste
• shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish
• chopped green onion, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a large stock pot add the onion and celery and saute briefly.
• 2 stir in the diced and whole tomatoes.
• 3 add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 4 add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning.
• 5 add as much salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your liking.
• 6 partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.
• 7 serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.