Quick Chili

Contributed byNancy Fogle
Bowl of quick chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and vegetables, topped with sour cream and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 3 celery stalks (up to 4, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped, optional)
  • 1 can tomato soup (10 3/4-oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (16-oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8-oz)
  • 2 can spicy kidney beans (15 1/2-oz cans)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Instructions

Combine ground beef, onion, celery and green pepper in Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain off drippings and discard. Add the remainder of ingredients, stirring well. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Makes 6 to 8 cups.

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