Sweet & Spicy Chili

DMSawan's Note:

I first came upon if from a friend and have since added my own personal touches and added to my taste. My son says this should be in a chili cook off. And he hates everything LOL.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 lbs lean hamburger
• 3 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 4 (16 ounce) cans brown beans in molasses
• 1 (26 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 1 green pepper , chopper
• 2 cups mushrooms , sliced
• 1 sweet onion , chopped
• 3 stalks celery , sliced
• ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. fry and brown hamburger, drain.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. If using slow cooker, allow to cook for 8 hours on low.
4. If cooking on stove top, allow to cook for at least 2 hours on med low heat, then once it starts bubbling, simmer on low heat.
5. Serve with salad and buns, there might be lots left over, but tastes even better the next day. Great with hot dogs -- . Or you can freeze the remainder for the next time you feel like having chili.