"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour." ~ John Boswell 'Golden Moment' (Hubbard Lake) ___________________ BIG BATCH HUBBARD LAKE CHILI 6-7 lbs. lean ground beef 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 large coarsely chopped Spanish onions 3 stalks chopped celery plus green leaves 6 cloves minced garlic 1 (of each) chopped red, orange, yellow, green pepper 4 (28-oz.) cans chopped/diced tomatoes 1 cup good chili powder 1 Tbsp. Lawry's Seasoned Pepper 1 Tbsp. cracked pepper coarse salt to taste 1 (40 oz.) can spicy 'hot' chili beans 1 (14 oz.) can spicy chili beans (or black, kidney or pinto) 2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn 2 (4 0z.) cans drained sliced black olives or more if you choose Brown meat, drain excess grease and add olive oil. Brown onio ns and add celery and garlic. Add peppers and saute until...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )