Savory Chili

Name: Savory Chili
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 4 ribs celery with leaves, chopped; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 lb. ground chuck; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 5 to 6 c. water; 1 to 1 1/2 oz. can chili powder; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper; 1 c. cooked red beans (optional)

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
4 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 lb. ground chuck
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 to 6 c. water
1 to 1 1/2 oz. can chili powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. cooked red beans (optional)

Directions

1

Heat olive oil in 5-quart Dutch oven.
2

Add garlic, onion, celery and parsley; saute until tender.
3

Add ground beef and brown, stirring occasionally.
4

Drain off drippings; reserve 3 tablespoons.
5

Add reserved drippings to meat mixture.
6

Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
7

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
8

If desired, add red beans during last 15 minutes.
9

Let stand overnight and serve with cheese, onion or lettuce condiments.
10

Makes 8 to 10 servings.