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The Ultimate Chili

The Ultimate Chili

Emmy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 15 ounce cans dark red kidney beans
  • 14.5 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup red wine

Instructions
 

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours. Pour in wine during the last 2 hours.