Flatlander Chili

I'm looking up recipes for tomorrow's get-together with the CYA crew.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Flatlander-Chili/Detail.aspx

Prep Time:
15 Min Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

Original Recipe Yield 10 servings 

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cups canned red beans, drained and rinsed
Directions

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Add all ingredients to a large kettle. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Mint Tea Syrup

This is another recipe I'd like to try sometime.

Mint Tea Syrup
http://www.recipezaar.com/Mint-Tea-Syrup-105600
SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 bunch fresh mint
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

Directions

1Bring all items to boil.
2Stir in sugar.
3Remove from heat.
4Let steep for 30 minutes.
5Strain syrup.
6Transfer to squeeze bottle and chill