Randy'S Almost Famous Chili

• 3 -4 lbs ground chuck
• 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

1. In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
2. Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
3. Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
4. Drain well.
5. Place in a large crockpot.
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
8. Stir well.
9. Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
10. Correct the seasonings to your taste.
11. Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
12. Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
13. ENJOY!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/randys-almost-famous-chili-411716 (may not work)