sandy's chili

7 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Dec 24, 2018

The chili John grew up with, Sarah makes for football parties, and Sandy has make ahead tips for making.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 5 , about 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 16 ounces can whole tomatoes
  • 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce, optional
  • 15 ounces kidney beans, drained

How To Make sandy's chili

  • Step 1
    Cook and stir hamburger, onion and garlic in a 3 quart saucepan until hamburger is light brown. Drain. Stir in tomatoes with juice, celery, chili powder, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in beans. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until hot, about 15 minutes. (For thicker chili, continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.
  • Step 2
    Do ahead tip: after simmering 1 hour, hamburger mixture can be covered and frozen no longer than 4 months.
  • Step 3
    To serve: Drain beans, reserving liquid. Place reserved liquid and frozen hamburger mixture in a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally, 25 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in additional chili powder if desired.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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