Chili For A Crowd

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 -4 lbs ground beef
• 2 -3 chopped onions
• 4 -5 stalks chopped celery
• 5 cups crushed tomatoes or 5 cups tomato sauce
• 4 -5 cups kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• meat tenderizer
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional)
• 1 dash pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepot break up and lightly brown ground meat while adding meat tenderizer.
• 2 add onions and celery and cook until browned.
• 3 add tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce to your own liking.
• 4 bring mixture to a boil and then simmer for about one hour stirring occasionaly.
• 5 add beans and cook about 30 minutes longer, adjust seasonings as needed.
• 6 serve with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, place over cooked noodles or rice, or plain.