Chili Vesuvius

• 1 1/2 lb. hamburger (lean)
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 3 (15 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans
• 1 (16 oz.) bottle hot salsa
• 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 6 tsp. good quality chili powder or to taste
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tsp. each: basil and oregano
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

1. Brown hamburger; drain fat.
2. Saute garlic and vegetables in olive oil.
3. Combine drained hamburger with tomatoes, beans and salsa.
4. Add spices and herbs, including salt and pepper to taste. Add sauteed vegetables; do not drain olive oil, add to mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 hours to suit. Serves 10+ hearty appetites.
5. Serve with Italian bread.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=180592 (may not work)