Aunt Paulette’s Chili
This recipe is like a big hug from my childhood. My Aunt Paulette would make it when she came to visit from Michigan and now I will share it with you!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- Vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, diced avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef wirh oil in large pot, remove
- Add diced veggies. Soften for 10 minutes over medium heat
- Drain and rinse beans
- Add meat and beans to veggie pot. Add can of crushed tomatoes and then 1/2 can of water. Add all the spices and stir
- Bring to a boil and then simmer covered for at least 30 minutes
- Serve with toppings and cornbread