6or 7 small onions choppedor 2 1/2 to 3 cups frozen chopped onions
2stalks celerychopped
2large cans diced tomatoes
2cans kidney beansnot drained
2small cans tomato paste
½teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonpepper
½teaspooncloves
1teaspoondry mustard
2tablespoonschili powder
salt to taste
chili peppers to tasteI don’t add them, but serve with chili to allow each person to add heat to their liking
Instructions
Spray a large stock pot or enameled dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray. Add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned. Add celery and onion and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Add the remainder of the ingredients, stir to combine and simmer uncovered on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring often to prevent sticking.
Notes
Substitute plant based ground "meat" to make it a vegan friendly recipe.To make this in the slow cooker, brown beef in a frying pan and then add to a slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and freshly baked bread.