Jamie's Chili ( Paula Deen )

Ingredients

• 1 lb mixed ground beef or sausage, browned and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups chopped celery

• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
• ground cumin
• chili powder

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream or chopped green onion, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a skillet brown ground beef and sausage, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and saute briefly.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes.

5. 5

   Add cumin and chili powder, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning.

7. 7

   Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.

8. 8

   Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.