Family Friendly Chili

Name: Family Friendly Chili
Ingredients: 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

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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