Sweet & Spicy Chili

• 2 lbs lean hamburger
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 3 (16 ounce) cansbrown beans in molasses
• 1 (26 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopper
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper

1. fry and brown hamburger, drain.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. If using slow cooker, allow to cook for 8 hours on low.
4. If cooking on stove top, allow to cook for at least 1 hour on med low heat, then once it starts bubbling, simmer on low heat for at least another hour, until all veggies are at least slightly soft.
5. Serve with salad and buns, there might be lots left over, but tastes even better the next day.
6. Great with hot dogs -- .
7. Or you can freeze the remainder for the next time you feel like having chili.

lean hamburger, red kidney, cansbrown beans, tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, mushrooms, sweet onion, stalks celery, chili pepper, taco, chili powder, brown sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-spicy-chili-328965 (may not work)