Marsh Chili

Nothing beats a cold day like chili!   This is our famous Marsh chili that everyone always seems to love.   It freezes really well so I usually at least double the recipe but I have quadrupled it before as well.


1 pound lean ground hamburger meat
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalk celery, chopped
15oz tomato sauce
12oz water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 can kidney beans

Warm a large pan with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.   Soften the onions, celery, and green pepper.  Add the meat.   Add tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil.   Add seasonings to the pot.   Slowly simmer for at least 2 hours (but the longer the better).

Add the beans immediately after you turn off the heat and let cool in pot.   If serving immediately wait 10-15 minutes after adding beans before serving.