Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Grnd beef
- 1 med Onion, minced
- 1/2 c. Green pepper, minced
- 1/2 c. Celery, minced
- 1 cl Garlic, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounce) tomatoes, crushed
- 1 can (15 ounce) kidney beans, liquid removed
- 1 1/2 c. Tomatoe juice
- 1 can (8oz) mushroom pcs and stems, liquid removed
- 1 can (6 ounce) tomatoe paste
- 3 ounce Pepperoni, sliced and cut in halves
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp -1/2 tsp dry red pepper, crushed
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Italian Chili
Servings: 8
Directions
- Brown beef in large frying pan, drain. Add in onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook till pepper and celery are soft (about 5 min). In 5 qt saucepan or possibly crock pot combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in grnd beef and vegetables. Simmer 30 min or possibly more (as much as two hrs for full flavor).
- This recipe is extremely flexible as you can add in or possibly delete ingredients to suit your own taste.
- 8 - 10 servings. Goes well with restaurant style tortilla chips in lieu of silverware.
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