Kickin' Chili

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 stalks celery, cut fine
• 1 large onion, cut fine
• 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 6 whole cloves allspice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) kidney beans, undrained

1. In a large, heavy pan brown meat well.
2. Add garlic, celery, and onions and saute for 10 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, seasonings, chili peppers, sugar, and the beans.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Stir often to prevent sticking.

ground beef, garlic, stalks celery, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, fresh ground pepper, bay leaves, chili powder, green chili peppers, oregano, cumin, cloves allspice, sugar, pinto beans, kidney beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kickin-chili-116211 (may not work)