Titletown Tailgate Chili

What you need:

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) chili beans (whatever heat you prefer)
• 2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Crackers

Directions:

1. In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef. Before ground beef is done cooking, add peppers, onion, garlic, and celery.
2. Once vegetables are softened and ground beef is cooked through, add the seasonings and stir.
3. Then add beans and stir. Add diced tomatoes and stir.
4. Add tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and stir.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes to prevent sticking.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crackers.

Recipe adapted from Cheese Curd in Paradise

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