Jamie Sale's Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can maple baked beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   Cook ground beef in large saucepot on medium-high heat 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove ground beef from saucepot. Drain fat, leaving 1 tablespoon drippings in saucepot.

2. 2

   Add onion, bell peppers, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in spices and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Serve with tortilla chips, rice or cheese toast, if desired.