Hometown Chili

Author

Nuwave

Servings

6-8

Category

Soups & stews

Ingredients

• 2lbs. ground beef
• 1c yellow onion, chopped
• 1c celery, chopped
• 2T garlic, chopped
• 2 cans light red kidney beans, drained
• 4 cans whole tomatoes, 15oz. each
• 3T chili seasoning, divided
• 2c cold water
• 3T fresh parsley, minced
• 1⁄2t black pepper, freshly ground
• 1⁄2t salt
• 1c grated cheese (optional)
• 1⁄2c green onions, chopped (optional)
• Oyster crackers (optional)

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, cook the ground beef and 1T of chili seasoning on Medium-High (375°F). Drain any fat and return the meat to the stock pot.
2. Add the onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté them with the ground beef for about 2 min. until onions are translucent, stirring every 30 seconds.
3. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining chili seasoning, water, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Turn the PIC to High (425°F) and bring everything up to a boil.
5. Turn down to Medium-Low (175°F) and let the chili simmer for 45 min.
6. Serve with cheese, chopped onions, and crackers.