Lori'S Firecracker Chili

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 medium chopped onions
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, cut up
• 2 or 3 pickles jalapeno peppers (1/4 c. chopped)
• water as needed
• 15 1/2 oz. can red kidney beans (optional)
• 1 lb. cubed round steak
• 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 c. chili pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In large kettle, brown cubed round steak in oil with 1 medium chopped onion, 1 clove minced garlic, cumin and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
2. Add 2 cups water.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook down until liquid is almost gone.
4. Set aside.

lean ground beef, onions, bay leaf, celery, ground cumin, tomatoes, pickles, water, red kidney beans, green pepper, garlic, oregano, tomato sauce, chili pepper, ground red pepper, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=889834 (may not work)