Sweet Italian Chili

• Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 9

Yield: 9.0 heaping ...

• 1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (Or the real stuff)
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 dash baking soda

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in a dutch oven.
2. Drain and return to pan.
3. Add bell pepper, parsley, onion and celery.
4. Saute until onion is clear, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Reviews

[HJMcChristian]

I'm making this for the fourth time today in two months. I tripled the recipe for a small party and there were no leftovers - everyone loves it. This is now a staple in our house. It's hearty and robust for Dad, and not spicy and sweet for Mom. I don't add water since we like our chili thick. I always cook my meat seperately from my onions so I don't have to worry about under/over cooking them. Everything goes in the crockpot once the chili is assembled for at least three hours.

[Farflight8]

This is our favorite chili. A winter staple. I add mushrooms and extras on the other veggies (tastes great, extra healthy!) I've also made it with ground turkey and found it to be equally good. Thanks for a great recipe!!

[misterknite]

Absolutely delicious! Just the right amount of saucy and hearty. Thank you GIngerbear!