Chili

Name Author Other Erin Carter Shirley Ann Carter Clara Dean Patricia Griffin Ethel Heider Ethel Lancaster Martha Tedrow Sara Villat Type Appetizer Dessert Entree Salad Side Dish Soup Ingredients Instructions Brown meat in a heavy bottomed pan.  Stir constantly to keep from sticking.  If any fat accumulates, drain off.  Add chopped peppers, onions, garlic, and celery.  Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add tomatoes and spices and bring to a boil.  Lower the heat and simmer at the lowest heat for a minimum of one hour; stir occasionally.  Longer cooking makes a richer more flavorful chili.  About 20 minutes before chili is ready add mushrooms and kidney beans.