Norma's Chili

This is a fabulous chili recipe that I adapted from a family friend in Long Beach, California.  I reduced the amount of beans and increased the veggies.  Feel free to play around with the kids of beans and add more veggies like zucchini or spinach.

Ingredients:

2lbs lean ground beef                      6.36
2 Large cans crushed tomatoes     1.86
1 can butter beans                             .97
1 can light red kidney beans            .66
medium onion--chopped                  .40
green pepper--chopped                    .50
3 celery stalks--chopped                  .25
2 carrots--peeled and grated           .20
2 garlic cloves--minced                     .10
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin

Directions: 

In a medium pan brown the ground beef and drain off any grease.  Drain the beans.  Add the tomatoes, beans, ground beef, veggies, garlic and seasoning to a crock pot.  Mine looked a little thick so I added 1/2 a cup of water.  You can thin yours out with a little tomato sauce.  Stir well. 

Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.  I like to top our chili with sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, jalapenos or tortilla chips.  You can use any combination of these topping or none. 

I was able to make 3 meals at $3.77 without the cost of toppings.  With toppings, probably around 5 bucks a meal. 

Yum!  Enjoy!
Christie aka Keeza