Hearty Harvest Chili

Hearty Harvest Chili is everything you love about traditional chili, with the addition of sweet peppers, celery, and onion for extra flavor, texture, and nutrition. It's a hearty, comforting bowl that makes it easy to add more vegetables to your family table without sacrificing the rich taste of classic chili.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 65 - 90 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients
¹₂ cup chopped green bell pepper
¹₂ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, diced
1¹₂ pounds lean ground beef
1 (14¹₂ oz) can stewed tomatoes
2 (14¹₂ oz) cans whole tomatoes
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 (15oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15¹₂ oz) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15oz) can spicy chili beans, undrained
2-3 tablespoons Trade Winds Spice Company Chili Blend
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1¹₂ teaspoons Trade Winds Spice Company Oregano
1¹₂ teaspoons Trade Winds Spice Company Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Trade Winds Spice Company Seasoning Salt
1 teaspoon sugar
¹₂ teaspoon Trade Winds Spice Company Granulated Garlic
¹₄ teaspoon Trade Winds Spice Company Fine Sarawak Black Pepper
¹₄ teaspoon Trade Winds Spice Company Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
Cook green pepper, red pepper, onions, celery and ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat stirring occasionally, until meat is browned, 10-12 minutes. Drain fat if desired.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a full boil, 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until flavors are blended, 45-60 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Serve with your favorite toppings such as grated cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, sliced green onions and chopped parsley.

Perfect for leftovers since it tastes even better the second day.