Denise'S Chili Recipe

Name: Denise'S Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs hamburger; 1 chili brick (No Beans, name brand XLNT is what I prefer to use.); 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (optional); 1 cup onion (Diced); 1 bunch celery (Diced); salt & pepper; 4 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (20 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 lbs dry pinto beans, Soaked overnight in water and 1 Tablespoon of baking Soda. or; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (no meat); 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs hamburger
1 chili brick (No Beans, name brand XLNT is what I prefer to use.)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (optional)
1 cup onion (Diced)
1 bunch celery (Diced)
salt & pepper
4 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (20 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 lbs dry pinto beans, Soaked overnight in water and 1 Tablespoon of baking Soda. or
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (no meat)
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans

1
Saute hamburger until the pink is gone add onions and celery cook till onions are almost clear add chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain the fat if necessary!
2
Option 1 for Beans:
3
Rinse the soaked beans, then place in the pot and cover with enough water to be an inch above the beans. Less water for thicker. I like it soupy for adding crackers or sopping up with a crusty bread.
4
Option 2 for Beans:
5
Add canned Pinto, Red Kidney & Chili beans ( Do not Drain The Juices).
6
Add hamburger, chili brick, onions, celery, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans stir together and simmer for approximately 1-2 hours until thickened to what you like. You may need to add a little water. Stir periodicaly while simmering.

291

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs hamburger, 1 chili brick (No Beans, name brand XLNT is what I prefer to use.), 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (optional), 1 cup onion (Diced), and more.

Yes, Denise'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Denise'S Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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