FAMILY FRIENDLY CHILI

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Great chili for the whole family including kids. Not too spicy and has the right amount of beans. Also "hides" a lot of veggies. Add more chili powder to make it more spicy. This is a big recipe, so great to make ahead and freeze for future meals

Provided by mccu4374

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 celery ribs, diced
2 green peppers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Place a large pot over med-high heat.
  • 2. Cook meat until browned, drain in a colander and put aside.
  • 3. In same pot, sautee the onion in the oil for 3-4 minute.
  • 4. Add garlic, celery, green peppers and zucchini and sautee for another 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 5. Mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and onion powder together.
  • 6. Add the spice mix to the veggies and stir to combine well.
  • 7. Add the meat back into the pot and stir.
  • 8. Add the remaining ingredients (kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar). Still to combine.
  • 9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.

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