Grandma W's Chili Con Carne

Grandma would often make a big pot of this to bring up to the cabin. We'd have it with crackers and cheese or on top of hot dogs with chopped onions... either way it's delish!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef, browned
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2  cups celery, chopped (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (drained)
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. Cook onions in olive oil until tender.
2. Brown beef; drain fat.
3. Blend all ingredients in a large pot; bring to simmer and cook slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.