Sweet and Hot Chili

We love this chili. It's a mix of sweet and heat. I top it with a little melted cheddar and a dollop of sour cream. Anita prefers hers over pasta. Add onions, hot sauce, or whatever you want to make it yours. We had the chili with crackers and cornbread. Yum!

Makes: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 6 gloves garlic, minced
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 T paprika
• 1 1/2 t dried basil
• 1 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1 1/2 t dried thyme
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t cayenne pepper
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 t ground allspice
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t black pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water

1. Brown ground beef, onions, and celery in a large skillet.

2. Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven or crockpot. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally.

3. Add desired toppings and enjoy!