Wisconsin Chili

When I was a kid growing up in Washington State my Grandmother Anderson used to visit us from Wisconsin she always made what was called Wisconsin Chili, which to me is a cross between minestrone soup and chili.  You put it over spaghetti noodles like Cincinnati Chili.  It’s very mild but people that want it spicier just add hot sauce.  It really is good, but different than what most people consider chili.

Recipe

Ingredients

1lb-Hamburger 93% lean

1-Bell Pepper Diced

1-Onion Diced

2-stalks of Celery Diced

1-Can 14.5oz of Crushes Tomato’s

1-Can 14.5oz can of Dark Red Kidney Beans

2-Cups of Water

1 Tablespoon of Chili Powder to Taste

1 teaspoon of salt to taste

1 teaspoon of pepper to taste

1lb Package of spaghetti noodles

Instructions

Brown hamburger, add diced Bell Pepper, Celery, and Onion. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to brown until the vegetables are soft about 5 minutes.  Add Crushed Tomato’s, Dark Red Kidney Beans and Water to desired consistency. Cook on medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes.  

Prepare Spaghetti Noodles according to instructions with the following exception.  Break noodles into 3rds while placing in the water.  Place the desired amount of Spaghetti noodles in individual bowls.  Serve Wisconsin Chili over the noodles. Add Salt, Pepper, and use hot sauce if desired to individual taste.