Mary Max Chili

This is a tribute to my sister-in-law, Mary Maxine Kennedy-Seiler. I don't know where she got it from but I got it from her. It is wonderful for it's simplicity. That simplicity also lends itself well to my additions. (or addictions, i.e. playing with a recipe to make it "better")

This is the basic recipe that I make the Smokin' Chili out of. Smokin' Chili isn't for everyone. Some people don't like smoke flavor that well. It's not bad, different, but not bad.

To make it Smokin', we just cook the meat in the smoker. Along with the onions, pepper and celery.

Mary Max Chili

2 1/2 pounds of Hamburger
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 T Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Sugar
46 oz Tomato Juice (V8)
1 Green Pepper, chopped
2 Celery Stalks, cut in 3" chunks
2 T Chili Powder
1 small can Chili Beans (Mrs. Grimes)

Brown the hamburger with the onion and peppers. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a couple of hours. Enjoy!

I have been known to add many different things to this chili. Some were good and some not so good. Corn is a very good addition. Carrots, not so much. I have added cinnamon a couple of times and it was good. But whatever you may decide to add, do so sparingly. I speak from experience, even too much of a GOOD thing can turn out bad.

Sorry, no picture, this time.