Chili Recipe

Chili

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef, turkey or buffalo--optional
3 Tb. olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 red pepper, diced
two 15 oz. cans kidney Beans, with liquid
two 15 oz. cans black Beans, with liquid
one 28 oz. can whole tomatoes in juice
one 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 Tb. chili powder
1 Tb. dried oregano
1 Tb. cumin

Directions:

If using meat: in a large skillet, brown beef, turkey or buffalo over medium high heat. Pour off any excess fat that accumulates in the pan (you don’t have to pour it all off). Set aside.

Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and red peppers. Sauté about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add beans, tomatoes, and spices, and optional browned meat. Stir and break the tomatoes into smaller chunks. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens.

Makes approximately 8 servings.