Chili with potatoes

Chili with potatoes

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 Tbsp
• pepper - 1/4 tsp
• chopped onion - 1 c
• chopped celery
• chili powder
• bay leaf - 1 item
• ground meat - 2 lb
• tomato sauce
• chopped parsley - 2 Tbsp
• clove garlic, chopped - 1 item
• chopped bell pepper - 1/4 c
• large potatoes, peeled and cubed - 4 item
• water or beef stock - 3 c

How to make chili with potatoes:

Heat heavy 4-quart pot. Drop meat in. When meat begins to brown on the bottom, add garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Stir with meat until well sauteed. Add tomato sauce, bay leaf and stir until boiling. Add chili powder, salt, pepper and 3 cups of water (or beef stock made from cooking soup bones). Bring to boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley, cook 30 more minutes until potatoes are tender. Seasoning and water may be added according to taste. Serve hot with slices of Cheddar cheese, crackers and homemade bread.

Recipe categories: Low fat, Main dish, Chili.