Chili!
As my first recipe post I have chosen that oh so quintessential American comfort food -- chili. It's winter, and that generally means it's cold and fairly miserable outside. There is something magical about coming in from the cold and smelling that aroma of dinner slowly cooking. It's almost like an airborne appetizer. As an added bonus, you get the peace of knowing dinner is just a bowl and spoon away.
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Do not drain.
Add the celery and onion and cook until just the onion is translucent.
Add all of the dry ingredients and mix well.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Cover and let cook at a low simmer 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve with cornbread and enjoy.
Tip: Dump all of the beans in a colander. Drain and rinse them using your sink sprayer while gently tossing them.
