Jamie's Chili

• 1  lb  mixed ground beef and sausage, browned and drained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 2 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 can chili beans
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 package chili seasoning mix
• chili powder
• 2  cup  chopped celery
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
• ground cumin
• 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
• shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped green onions, for garnish

Brown ground beef in skillet and drain. Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and saute briefly. Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes. Add cumin and chili powder, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning. Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.

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

Difficulty: easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Recipe courtesy Jamie Deen