MOTHER'S CHILI RECIPE FOR JADIE - ONLY CUZ SHE'S PREGGERS

Ingredients:

3 lb. lean ground beef or turkey

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 can Tutturoso crushed tomatoes (28oz)

1 can Hunts diced tomatoes (14oz)

1 can of Red Kidney beans (14oz), drained

 1 cup water

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning

1 Tablespoon Lawry’s Season Salt

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, parsley)

2 Tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1.      In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add the onions and green peppers, cook until they are translucent.

2.      Transfer onions and peppers to a heavy soup pot

3.      Brown ground beef and transfer to soup pot.

4.      Add tomatoes, beans, water and spices to pot. Mix well.

5.      Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring often for 2 hours.

SERVES 6

** I usually garnish with Cooper Sharp or Cheddar Cheese and crushed red peppers **