Some Real Good Chili

BABY BAM!

• 3 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt

Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, using a wooden spoon. May be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

SOME REAL GOOD CHILI

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 2 C. chopped yellow onion
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. Baby Bam!
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 C. water
• 1 (15-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes

Heat the oil in a lg heavy pot over medium-high heat.

Add meat, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir and cook, until the meat is brown and cooked through.

Add onion, garlic, chili powder, Baby Bam, salt, cumin and pepper, and cook, stirring until soft, about 4 mins.

Put the whole tomatoes in a lg. mixing bowl and squeeze them with your hands to break them into pieces. Add the squeezed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water to the pot.

Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered 30 mins, stirring occasionally.

Recipe by Diane (Emeril Lagasse)