Amanda's Famous Chili

Ingredients

• 1¼ lbs ground beef
• 2 cups diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2½ Tbsp chili powder
• 2½ tsp cumin
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1¼ cups water
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can chili beans, undrained

Steps

1. Sauté the meat with the onions and celery over medium heat until the meat loses its pink color.
2. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the beans.
3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
4. Add the beans and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes longer.
5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve with shredded cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.

Notes

• Diced tomatoes: I usually blend them up so there are no chunks.
• The chili will hold, refrigerated, for 4 days.