Ground Beef Chili

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 cans (16 oz.) kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 1 can (29 oz.) tomatoes
• 1 can (5 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 jar (16 oz.) medium salsa
• 1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (10 ½ oz.) condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 1 to 2 cups water
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. dried basil
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. HP steak sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, drain.

Puree together in blender 29 oz can tomatoes and 5oz can tomato paste.

Stir in the beans, tomato puree, salsa, diced tomatoes, broth, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness.