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Classic Chili

SUBMITTED BY: Marjorie Carey 

"'MOM'S CHILI was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was her recipe! It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 50 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained, cut up
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer.

FOOTNOTE

  • If Cooking for Two: Freeze in serving-size portions.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by KRISTIN 
This was way too much "tomato" for me, and not enough "chili". It wasn't inedible by any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by SMILIEEGURL 
The best chili my family and I have every ate!! Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by purplemoment 
i made this last week and it was gone soo fast.. i followed the exact recipie. thanks!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by Rhiana 
I got this recipe from this site about a year ago and ever since everyone in my family has... MORE


 
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