Sweet & Spicy Chili

I first came upon if from a friend and have since added my own personal touches and added to my taste. My son says this should be in a chili cook off. And he hates everything LOL.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean hamburger
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 3 (16 ounce) cans  brown beans in molasses
• 1 (26 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopper
• 2  cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1  sweet onion, chopped
• 3  stalks celery, sliced
• 1  teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon  taco seasoning
• 5  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. fry and brown hamburger, drain.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. If using slow cooker, allow to cook for 8 hours on low.
4. If cooking on stove top, allow to cook for at least 1 hour on med low heat, then once it starts bubbling, simmer on low heat for at least another hour, until all veggies are at least slightly soft.
5. Serve with salad and buns, there might be lots left over, but tastes even better the next day. Great with hot dogs -- . Or you can freeze the remainder for the next time you feel like having chili.