Chili, Kid Friendly, Big Batch

Here is the recipe I use where I work, the kids love it. Even though I make 16 liters it is all gone. I also use it for Chili Dogs and Indian Tacos. I have also made this at home using my roaster oven. I froze the extras in foil pans. Finally got around to measuring my spices so you know about how much to put in.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 16 liters

Ingredients

• 5  lbs ground beef
• 8  sweet bell peppers, various colors, diced
• 8  celery ribs, chopped
• 4  onions, diced
• 2 (100 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 (100 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (100 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  minced garlic, I use jarred
• 1  cup beef bouillon powder (to taste)
• 2  cups chili powder (to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup dried basil
• 2  tablespoons dried thyme

Directions

1. Cook hamburger with peppers, celery and onions. Once hamburger is cooked put into colander and rinse off with hot water to remove fat.
2. Put meat mixture into the pot again, add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are soft.
4. Note: If you want you can add 4 bay leaves also. Can use a mixture of beans also.
5. Freezes beautifully.