No Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds lean ground beef

2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes

1 6 oz can tomato paste 2 cups beef stock 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoon paprika

3 garlic cloves, pressed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

TOPPINGS

Green onions, chopped

Avocado, cut into bite-sized chunks

Cilantro, chopped

Onion, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Add your ground beef to a dutch oven or stock pot. Use your mix 'n chop to crumble the beef. Add in your chopped onion and celery. Cook on medium high, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. See Cook's Tips below.

2. Add all ingredients & spices to the dutch oven. Stir. Cover and let simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.

3. Taste to see if it needs more salt.

4. Serve with toppings.

COOK'S TIPS

If your beef isn't very lean you'll want to drain the grease before moving on to the next step. I use a very lean beef so I don't need to drain mine.