Velma'S Chili Recipe

Name: Velma'S Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs chopped ground round; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained; 2 - 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup red wine; Garnish; grated cheddar cheese; sour cream; chopped green onion

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs chopped ground round
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 - 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup red wine
Garnish
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
chopped green onion

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the ground round and saute until browned.
3
Add the garlic, onions, peppers, and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
4
Add the beans, tomatoes (and their juices), tomato sauce, bay leaf, chili powder, sugar, cloves, salt, and pepper; stir well.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Add the red wine and cook another 30 minutes.
7
Adjust the seasonings, if needed, before serving.
8
Serve bowls of chili topped with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs chopped ground round, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Velma'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.

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