Apple Chili

Mom always liked Wendy’s chili and so she designed this chili after theirs. It tastes much better and Mom added apples to give it a sweet taste.

A few edits have been made by Katie. 9/15/15


1 lb. Lean Ground beef (Mom uses Sirloin)
2 onions chopped finely
5 stalks of celery chopped finely
3-4 cloves of garlic grated
1 Tbsp. Chili powder
2 lg. can of tomatoes diced (blend 1/2 of tomatoes with handful of cilantro)
2 apples chopped finely
3 bay leaves
2 tsp. sweet basil
1 packet of Au Jus
1 lipton onion soup packet
3 can of chili beans
2 can small red beans
2 cans red kidney beans
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 12 oz. can tomato sauce

Brown beef,  in separate pan sautee onions, celery, garlic and apples with 3 tbsp butter. Combine. Drain most the water off of the beans and add to beef. Add the remaining ingredients along with 2 lg. cans of water. Simmer for 6 hours, stir occasionally.

Makes a very large pot.