A PERFECT DAY FOR CHILI

I believe today has been the coldest day so far this fall. And when it gets cold it's time to make a big pot of chili.

• I start by browning and draining 2 LBs of ground beef.

In a large pot add beef and all remaining ingredients 

• 1 29oz can of tomato sauce
• 2 10oz cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
• 1-2 16oz cans of red kidney beans.
• 1-2 16oz cans of pinto beans

•  1 cup Diced yellow onion (1 LG onion)
• 1/4 cup celery stalk (1 stalk)

• 2 TSP Cumin powder
• 3 TBSP Chili powder

• 1 1/2 TSP Black Pepper
• 2 TSP Salt 
• 2 Cups Water

Bring all ingredients to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 2-3 hours stirring every so often.

*** You can also make in the crockpot either set on low for 5 hrs or high for 2***

** For a spicier chili add 1/2 TSP more black pepper and 1 TBSP cayenne pepper. And for those real iron bellies add 4-6 diced Jalapeno peppers***

With about an hour left I slice up 1 whole beef smoked sausage and toss it into the pot.

When finished Top with mild or sharp cheddar cheese serve with crackers and ENJOY..