KID FRIENDLY CHILI

Because this recipe doesn't really have a name, I'm calling it "kid friendly chili" because it is very mild. There are several people in our family that prefer this mild chili as opposed to more traditional chili. The tomato acids are offset by grated carrot and a little white sugar, and there is very little "heat", but lots of flavor from the beef broth & long cooking time.

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup grated carrot
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 scant tablespoon white sugar
(1) 12 ounce can tomato paste
(2) 15 ounce cans kidney beans
4 cups beef broth
corn chips

Brown ground beef and onions until there is no more pink in the meat then drain well. Return the meat-onions to the pan and add everything else. Simmer slowly for a couple hours if you have the time (at least one hour). If the chili gets too thick, add a little water. You can put it in the crockpot at this stage.

Throw a handful of broken corn chips into the bottom of each bowl and top with the chili and chopped avocado, tomato and cheese.