The Best Chili in the World

Submitted by Eldeevee

"This is from my friend Marian. My boys, and their friends love this recipe. Perfect on a blustery day."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (or chicken)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes (28oz)
• 1 (156 ml) can tomato paste (5 1/2 oz)
• 1 (540 ml) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (19oz)
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• oregano (dash)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 dash red hot sauce
• sour cream (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

1. Brown beef, onions, and garlic until cooked through.
2. Add remainder of ingredients and simmer all day - at this point you can place all ingredients in a slow cooker to simmer all day.
3. To serve place a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese on top.
4. Enjoy!