Smokin Ronnie's BBQ Texas Home Style Chili

Texas Home-Style Chili

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, un-drained, cut up
* 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons red morita chili powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper




1. In a large saucepan brown ground beef and onion; drain.
2. Add celery, bell peppers, tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour.
5. simmer until thoroughly heated.



1. Slow-cooker method:
2. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet; drain.
3. Combine beef-onion mixture, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and pepper in slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.

Yield: 7 (1 1/2-cup) servings.

Note: For additional "heat," add one (10-ounce) can whole tomatoes and green chilies (such as Rotel), un-drained, cut up, along with other tomatoes.