Chili

Submitted by: Sandy Urlich

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or hamburger
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion chopped
1 medium green pepper chopped
3 stalks celery chopped
1 large clove garlic chopped
3 carrots chopped into tiny pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon coriander
2 tablespoons cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large cans (#2 1/2) tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato puree
3 cups canned red kidney beans (cooked)

In a skillet or any deeper pot add oil. Add the chopped fresh vegetables. Stir and sauté until tender. Add the ground beef or hamburger and cook until all red is gone. Add all of the spices, tomatoes, paste, and puree. Add the extra heat if desired. Stir and cook for about 2 hours with heat turned down to simmer. About five minutes before serving time, add the red kidney beans and stir only once or twice. Too much stirring will crush the kidney beans.

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