Jamie's Chili ( Paula Deen )

By francesn

Ingredients

• 1 lb mixed ground beef or 1 lb sausage, browned and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
• ground cumin
• chili powder 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream or chopped green onion, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1
In a skillet brown ground beef and sausage, drain and set aside.
2
Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
3
Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and saute briefly.
4
Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes.
5
Add cumin and chili powder, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6
Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning.
7
Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.
8
Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.