First Place Chili

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
• 20 oz. tomato sauce
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. salsa
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 lb. ground meat (beef, turkey, vegieburger)
• 2 c. water
• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 2 Tbsp. ground hot red pepper
• 1 Tbsp. ground mild red pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
3. Cook, stirring until the onions are translucent.
4. Add the meat to the pot a little at a time, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
5. Stir the remaining ingredients.
6. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7. Stir often.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings.

oil, green bell pepper, clove garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salsa, onion, celery, ground meat, water, fresh jalapeno, ground hot red pepper, ground mild red pepper, ground cumin, oregano, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=860114 (may not work)