Mom’s Chili
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Serves: Serves 6 - 8
 
Almost my mom's chili that we ate growing up. The longer it simmers the better it gets.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 28 oz. can crushed or petite tomatoes
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 28 oz. cans water
  • 1 large can chili beans
  • 2 ears of corn - optional
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pan.
  2. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to sweat.
  3. Add the celery, peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer. Cook for one hour. Add the beans and cook for another 30 minutes. Add the corn and cook another 10 minutes.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/09/25/moms-chili/