Chili Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. shortening; 2 lb. ground beef; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 3 c. chopped celery; 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree; 2 1/2 c. (No. 2) can tomato juice; 2 1/2 c. (No. 2) can kidney beans; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. chili powder; additional salt and pepper; 2 Tbsp. water; 1 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. shortening
2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
3 c. chopped celery
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree
2 1/2 c. (No. 2) can tomato juice
2 1/2 c. (No. 2) can kidney beans
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
additional salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. cornstarch

1
Melt shortening in heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
2
Add ground beef, salt and pepper.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is beginning to brown.
4
Add onion, green pepper and celery.
5
Continue cooking until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more.
6
Stir in tomato puree and juice.
7
Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
8
About 15 minutes before time to serve, stir in kidney beans, sugar, chili powder and additional salt and pepper to taste.
9
Heat piping hot.
10
Blend 2 tablespoons water into cornstarch.
11
Gradually stir into chili and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
12
Serve very hot with crisp crackers or over boiled rice.
13
Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. shortening, 2 lb. ground beef, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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