Chili Con Carne

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 lb. chopped meat
• 4 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 c. wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cans water
• 2 cans Progresso red kidney beans

1. Brown meat in butter.
2. Add onion, celery, peppers and spices. Saute for 10 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, wine and water and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Cool down.
5. (Best when made a day ahead.)

butter, onions, stalks celery, chopped meat, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, oregano, basil, green pepper, wine, bay leaves, tomatoes, tomatoes, water, progresso red kidney beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1046188 (may not work)