Chilli

A winter staple in my house. Chilli is a one-pot wonder meal that is destined to warm the soul and fill your stomach.

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped

• 3 stalks celery, chopped

• 3 large cloves garlic, minced

• 28oz can tomatoes (do not drain)

• 14oz can tomato sauce

• ¾ cup tomato juice (left from can of tomatoes)

• ½ cup jalapeño peppers (rinsed and chopped)*

• ⅛ - ¼ cup chili powder

• 1 tsp ground red pepper

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• 14 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

1. In large wok over medium-low heat, cook beef and garlic until beef is brown.

2. Add onion, green pepper and celery and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.

3. Stir in UNDRAINED tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato sauce, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, ground red pepper, salt, pepper and bay leaf.

4. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in beans. Cook 30 minutes more over medium-low heat.

6. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes:

• Use bottled or canned jalapeno peppers, not fresh.

Serves: 4