Jamie's Chili ( Paula Deen )

Jamie Deen's recipe From Paula's Home Cooking on the Food Network

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb  mixed ground beef or 1  lb sausage, browned and drained
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 2  cups  chopped celery
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
•  ground cumin
•  chili powder
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  chili seasoning mix
•  shredded cheddar cheese or  sour cream or   chopped green onion, for garnish

Directions

1. In a skillet brown ground beef and sausage, drain and set aside.
2. Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and saute briefly.
4. Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes.
5. Add cumin and chili powder, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning.
7. Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.
8. Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.