Heartwarming Chili

When the cold weather pays us a visit, I like throw on my Snuggie...umm...I mean blanket, curl on the couch, and eat something that warms me from the inside out.  Chili just so happens to be one of those warming comfort foods for the cooler months' weather.


     Ingredients

• 4 stalks of celery, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds of beef (or venison if you prefer)
• 1 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, run through a food processor to cut up the tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 5 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained

1. Brown meat with celery, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 1 hour or more if desired.
3. Serve with cornbread muffins.