VELMA'S CHILI

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This recipe comes from Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook & Kitchen Reader. This chili is thick and hearty with the surprise addition of cloves and celery. Dish it up the way you would normally serve chili or it is also good served over rice. Enjoy!

Provided by Juenessa

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs chopped ground round
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 -14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup red wine
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
chopped green onion

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ground round and saute until browned.
Add the garlic, onions, peppers, and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the beans, tomatoes (and their juices), tomato sauce, bay leaf, chili powder, sugar, cloves, salt, and pepper; stir well.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
Add the red wine and cook another 30 minutes.
Adjust the seasonings, if needed, before serving.
Serve bowls of chili topped with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.3, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 107.3, Sodium 1386.8, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 36.1