Mom'S Easy Chili Recipe

Name: Mom'S Easy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced (or use rehydrated dried minced or granulated garlic); 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans (1 can drained and 1 can undrained); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste); 1 bay leaf; shredded cheese (garnish) (optional); sour cream (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small garlic clove, minced (or use rehydrated dried minced or granulated garlic)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans (1 can drained and 1 can undrained)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1 bay leaf
shredded cheese (garnish) (optional)
sour cream (garnish) (optional)

1
Heat oil in saute pan or deep skillet and brown beef. Drain any extra fat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
2
Add onion and celery and saute 3-4 minutes or until onions are just tender.
3
Add beans (with liquid from one can), one can of tomato sauce, chili powder, and bay leaf and stir to combine. If not saucy enough or not tomatoey enough, add another can of tomato sauce.
4
Bring just to a simmer, reduce heat, and simmer down, stirring occasionally, to desired thickness (about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how thick you like it).
5
Serve hot, garnished with cheese and sour cream as desired.

466

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small garlic clove, minced (or use rehydrated dried minced or granulated garlic), 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans (1 can drained and 1 can undrained), and more.

Yes, Mom'S Easy 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.

Mom'S Easy Chili

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