The Ultimate Chili

Combine browned ground beef, tomatoes and kidney beans in a slow cooker in this chili seasoned with chili powder, cumin, basil and Worcestershire sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup red wine
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, red bell pepper, and red wine vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Cook on High for 6 hours, or on Low for 8 hours. Pour in the wine during the last 2 hours.