Miner's Chili

Chili from a man's point of view. Not for the faint-hearted. May modify Salsa heat and pepper to taste buds. I have to accommodate the females in my family. Serve with Italian bread.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar hot salsa
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Stir in onion, celery and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Combine beef mixture with tomatoes, kidney beans and salsa in a slow cooker. Season with sugar, cayenne, chili powder, basil and oregano. Cook 8 hours on low. Then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before reheating and serving.