Velma'S Chili

Name: Velma'S Chili
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; Garnish; grated cheddar cheese; sour cream; chopped green onion

20 ingredients

8 steps

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
Garnish
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
chopped green onion

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add the ground round and saute until browned.
3

Add the garlic, onions, peppers, and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
4

Add the beans, tomatoes (and their juices), tomato sauce, bay leaf, chili powder, sugar, cloves, salt, and pepper; stir well.
5

Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
6

Add the red wine and cook another 30 minutes.
7

Adjust the seasonings, if needed, before serving.
8

Serve bowls of chili topped with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.