Guildhall Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 large tomatoes (or 2 cups canned, unsalted tomatoes)
• 4 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder or to taste
• Water, as desired
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• Jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, as desired

Directions

1. 1

   Next, in a soup pot, add the ground beef and onion. Next, over medium heat saute until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Next, drain well. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, sugar and chili powder to the ground beef mixture.

3. 3

   Next, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Next, uncover and add water to desired consistency.

4. 4

   Next, stir in cornmeal. Continue cooking for at least 10 minutes more to allow the flavors to blend.

5. 5

   Next, ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with jalapeno peppers, if desired. Next, serve immediately.