Just Add Magic: Prize-Winning Chili

      Okay, here I am with the last recipe from Just Add Magic.  It's called... Get ready: Mrs. Rusamano's Annual Nobel Chili Cook-Off Award-Winning Chili. You can see why I just put Prize-Winning Chili.

Prize-Winning Chili

2 lbs lean ground beef

2 large green bell peppers, chopped

2 medium onions, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

4 tablespoons minced garlic

2 fresh Jalapeño chiles, chopped

1/3 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon red peppers

2 bay leaves

1 15-oz can tomato sauce

6 cups water or beef broth

Saute' meat, peppers,onions, celery, and garlic in a pan. Drain

fat. Add everything except beans. Cover and simmer 1 hour,

stirring occasionally. Add beans and simmer another 15 minutes.

      Well, its been great fun sharing these recipes, I hope you found them useful. I especially enjoyed the Swirley recipes. But, it's not the end! I've got lots of great recipes waiting here for you. See you soon! xoxo