Chili for a Crowd

This is a great recipe, literally feeds about 6-8 people with leftovers

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 3 -4  lbs ground beef
• 2 -3  chopped onions
• 4 -5  stalks  chopped celery
• 5  cups crushed tomatoes or 5  cups tomato sauce
• 4 -5  cups kidney beans
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
•  meat tenderizer
• 1  dash  hot sauce (optional)
• 1  dash pepper

Directions

1. In large Saucepot break up and lightly brown ground meat while adding meat tenderizer.
2. Add Onions and celery and cook until browned.
3. Add Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, Hot sauce to your own liking.
4. Bring mixture to a boil and then simmer for about one hour stirring occasionaly.
5. Add beans and cook about 30 minutes longer, adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, place over cooked noodles or rice, or plain.