Mom’s Chili Recipe

This is the chili recipe I grew up eating. Thick and hearty with a little spiciness depending on your taste.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep your onions, celery and peppers by dicing them before you begin.

Step 2

Start by cooking the onions and celery for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.

Step 3

Then add the ground beef and turn up the heat to medium high. Cook until browned all the way through. Then drain off any excess fat.

Step 4

Once the beef is brown add your crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and juice from chili beans (not the beans yet).

Step 5

Then add your seasonings. Salt, pepper, paprika, ground red pepper and chili powder.

Step 6

Next in add your diced peppers. Bring to a boil then turn the heat low and let it all simmer together for about 20 minutes.

Step 7

Last you will rinse the kidney beans, then add them along with the chili beans last. Let it all simmer on low heat for about another 15-20 minutes.