Melissa's Chili Recipe

Name: Melissa's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 ½ cups celery, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (1 ounce) package chili seasoning mix; salt and pepper, seasoned to taste; hot sauce, choose your favorite brand and season to taste; shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish; sour cream, for garnish; chopped green onion, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ cups celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (1 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
salt and pepper, seasoned to taste
hot sauce, choose your favorite brand and season to taste
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish
chopped green onion, for garnish

1
In a large stock pot add the onion and celery and saute briefly.
2
Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes.
3
Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4
Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning.
5
Add as much salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your liking.
6
Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.
7
Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

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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: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 ½ cups celery, chopped, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Melissa'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.

Melissa's Chili

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