The Best Chili... Ever!

esm4877's Note:

I have made several different chili recipes, and have fine-tuned them until I came up with this. This chili is great because it has some kick to it, but it isn't overly spicy. It has a very nice flavour. It also freezes well! This chili tastes even better the next day once the flavours have had a chance to blend more. After making this, you will never buy those store-bought chili spices again!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (398 ml) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (540 ml) cans red kidney beans
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Directions:

1. Saute meat until approximately 1/2 done.
2. Add onions, green pepper, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and continue to saute until meat is browned. Drain.
3. Add meat mixture to all other ingredients in a large pot. Stir well.
4. Simmer for 2 (or more) hours, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[Lori M]

I would just like to say that adding pumpkin to chili is healthy and tasty. I also add pineapple juice to mine it adds sweetness (sweet and spicy.)