Ingredients for Chili By Lynette
- 1 lb ground beef
- Optional: can replace part of 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper sauce (or 1-2 tsp hot sauce, to taste)
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, drained (optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)
- Sour cream (for topping, optional)
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How to Make Chili By Lynette
- Brown 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and stew meat) with 1 large chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in 28 oz (1 large can) crushed tomatoes, 2 stalks chopped celery, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1-2 tsp of your favorite hot sauce (adjust to taste).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
- If using, stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans or pinto beans (drained and rinsed).
- Heat to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
96 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
84g
Carbs
8g
