Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Not Yo Mama's Chili

3 cans kidney beans
1 16 oz. tomato sauce
1 16 oz. stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T. Worcestshire sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. coarsely chopped celery
1 c. coarsely chopped green bell pepper
1 c. coarsely chopped onion
1 small bay leaf
1 T. chili powder
2 t. cumin
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. dry mustard
2 lbs. lean ground hamburger

Combine beans and water. Soak overnight in a cool area; cook bean 1 1/2 hrs adding more water as needed to cover the beans. Drain beans. Add remaining ingredients except hamburger. Brown hamburger adn add to chili. Cover and simmer at least 1 hour. The longer it cooks, the thicker it becomes and the better it tastes. Serves 8.

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