Savory Chili

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 4 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 lb. ground chuck
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 5 to 6 c. water
• 1 to 1 1/2 oz. can chili powder
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 c. cooked red beans (optional)

1. Heat olive oil in 5-quart Dutch oven.
2. Add garlic, onion, celery and parsley; saute until tender.
3. Add ground beef and brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain off drippings; reserve 3 tablespoons.
5. Add reserved drippings to meat mixture.
6. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
8. If desired, add red beans during last 15 minutes.
9. Let stand overnight and serve with cheese, onion or lettuce condiments.
10. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

olive oil, garlic, onion, green onions, celery, parsley, ground chuck, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, red beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=836877 (may not work)