Lumberjack Chili

My friend Stephanie shared this chili recipe with me and my family LOVES it!!  The name seriously bumps it up a notch...what boy wouldn't be excited to eat "lumberjack" chili?!  It sounds so manly!  So much better than plain old chili, right?  Kids are so funny:)  Let me tell you though, even without the cool name this chili is fantastic!  This recipe has no sugar in it or ketchup, making it less sweet and more savory.  I like to use a combination of ground beef and ground pork and we prefer smaller beans like chili beans or pintos instead of Kidney.  Such a great hearty chili recipe for a cold winter night and so nice to be able to throw it in the crockpot if you want!

Lumberjack Chili

Author: Melanie

Recipe Source: slightly adapted from Cooking with Ruthie *if you don't want to use your slow cooker. Simply follow instructions but put in large pot on the stove and simmer covered for 1 hour or so until all the flavor meld and veggies are soft. Stir occasionally and serve!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of ground beef (or 1/2 ground pork)


• 1 large onion, chopped


• ½ green bell pepper, diced


• 2 cloves garlic minced


• 2 stalks celery, sliced


• 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice


• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes


• 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans or chili or pinto beans (or a mix)


• 2 Tbsp chili powder


• 1 tsp garlic powder


• 1 tsp salt


• 1 tsp Italian seasoning


• ½ tsp pepper


• Garnish:


• shredded cheddar cheese


• frito corn chips

Instructions

1. Saute onions and beef/pork, drain well.


2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.


3. Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.


4. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and frito corn chips.


5. Enjoy!

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