Crazy Mary's Chili


This chili is quick, easy, and not too hot. It is great for a middle-of-the-week family dinner served with sliced sourdough bread and salad. It originally was printed in bon appetit (december 1983) as a request for the chili served at grandma's saloon & deli in duluth, minnesota.

Steps


Combine chili powder , salt and pepper in cup.
Set aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add mushrooms , onion and celery and cook , stirring occasionally , until onion is transparent.
Add ground beef and about 1 / 4 of chili powder mixture.
Cook , breaking up meat with fork , until browned.
Stir in remaining chili powder mixture , tomatoes , water , sugar , and worcestershire sauce.
Cover partially and simmer 15 minutes.
Add beans and simmer 10 more minutes.
Ladle chili into broiler proof serving bowls.
Sprinkle each serving with about 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese.
Broil until cheese melts.
Top each with dollop of sour cream.
Serve immediately.

Ingredients


chili powder, garlic salt, pepper, butter, sliced mushrooms, onion, celery, crushed tomatoes, water, sugar, worcestershire sauce, canned kidney beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef