Mama’s Chili

This is the chili my mother made.  She and her best friend, Melba Wittler from Lake Charles, Louisiana, created it.  It’s “family friendly”, but can be made more spicy by adding Rotel tomatoes instead of plain ones.

By Pat Savoie

2             pounds  ground meat
1/2        tsp Tony’s Seasoning
1             onion
2            cloves  garlic
1             bell pepper
1             stalk  celery
1             can  tomato — diced
2             cans  Ranch style beans (pinto)
2             cans  water
1              small  tomato sauce
2             Tablespoons  chili powder
2             teaspoons  cumin

Brown meat sprinkle with Tony’s and pour off grease.   Add onions, celery, bell pepper and cook until onions are clear.  Add remaining ingredients.  Simmer 30- 60 minutes.