2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 6oz can tomato paste
4 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spice blend:
2 tablespoons chili powder -- McCormick/Schilling
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon California-style garlic powder -- McCormick/Schilling
1/2 teaspoon hot Schilling hot shot! Black & Red pepper -- McCormick/Schilling
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 each bay leaves
For Serving:
1 pound cooked spaghetti -- drained
1 15oz can kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
grated cheddar cheese -- as desired
chopped onion -- as desired
Recipe
1. Cook ground beef, onion, and celery in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, stir often, then drain.
2. Combine spice blend and stir in beef mixture. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and lemon juice. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hr. stirring occasionally.
3. Remove bay leaves with spoon. Discard. Serve chili over spaghetti and beans. Top with cheese and onion. Makes 6-8 servings