"My son and I concocted this brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home with a first-place ribbon! —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 fresh beef brisket (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
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1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon celery salt
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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Optional: shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions