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Beef Chili Recipe

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Hearty in flavor and only mildly spicy, this chili is a favorite for casual lunches or dinners. Make extra and freeze for future use.

Beef Chili Recipe (+)

Directions

In a large dutch oven over medium heat, brown onion, green pepper, and garlic with a small amount of hamburger. Add remaining hamburger and brown. Hamburger should be broken up into small pieces while browning.
Drain off excess grease.
Combine remaining ingredients and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour. Season to taste.

Container: large dutch oven

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
-		2 large sweet onions, chopped
-		2 cups celery and leaves, chopped
-		2 cloves garlic, minced
-		1 to 2 green peppers, chopped
-		2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste)
-		3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-		15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
-		15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
-		28 ounces can diced tomatoes (approximately 2 large, fresh, diced tomatoes)
-		11 ounces tomato juice

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