Italian Chilichili, ethnic 1/2 pound Ground beef 1 medium Onion; chopped 1/2 cup Green pepper; chopped 1/2 cup Celery; chopped 10 milliliters Garlic; minced 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes; crushed 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans; drained 1 1/2 cups Tomatoe juice 1 can (8oz) mushroom pieces and; stems; drained 1 can (6 oz) tomatoe paste 3 ounces Pepperoni; sliced and cut halves 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1/4 teaspoon -1/2 tsp dried red pepper; crushed Brown beef in large frying pan, drain. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook until pepper and celery are soft (about 5 minutes). In 5 quart saucepan or crock pot combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in ground beef and vegetables. Simmer 30 minutes or more (as much as two hours for full flavor). |
