recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-07-24
From: Marie,.NJ

My Favorite Chili

1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
1/2 cup wine, red or white
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
1 lb. ground beef
2 cans red kidney beans, drained

Saute peppers, onions and garlic in oil until tender (about 20 minutes). Using a slotted spoon remove vegetables and set aside. In same pot, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Add chili seasoning mix and saute for about 5 minutes. Add sauteed peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and wine. Simmer for about 45 minutes. Add beans and cook for another 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.