Chili

This recipe is a delicious blend of sweet and hot, and the corn gives it a little extra color and texture.

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 small oniond, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 jalepeno, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes
1 large can tomato juice
1 can chili beans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin
Salt and Pepper
pinch Cayenne Pepper

Brown the ground beef in a large pot on the stove and chop up finely (by the way, the pampered chef meat chopper works great).  Season with salt and pepper. While the meat is cooking, dice all of your veggies pretty small. When the meat is done, add in the diced veggies. Let this cook for 10 minutes or so. Then add in the rest of the ingredients (except the corn) and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours for best results.

I like to add the corn in just the last 30 minutes or so for a fresher taste.

Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onion.