Family Friendly Chili

Great chili for the whole family including kids. Not too spicy and has the right amount of beans. Also "hides" a lot of veggies. Add more chili powder to make it more spicy. This is a big recipe, so great to make ahead and freeze for future meals

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  large onion, diced
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 4  celery ribs, diced
• 2  green peppers, diced
• 1  zucchini, diced
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 2  teaspoons onion powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. 1. Place a large pot over med-high heat.
2. 2. Cook meat until browned, drain in a colander and put aside.
3. 3. In same pot, sautee the onion in the oil for 3-4 minute.
4. 4. Add garlic, celery, green peppers and zucchini and sautee for another 5 to 8 minutes.
5. 5. Mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and onion powder together.
6. 6. Add the spice mix to the veggies and stir to combine well.
7. 7. Add the meat back into the pot and stir.
8. 8. Add the remaining ingredients (kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar). Still to combine.
9. 9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.