Jay'S Chili(Yields 8 Servings)

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. Wesson oil
• 4 lb. ground beef
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Hunt's stewed tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (15 oz.) can Hunt's tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can Hunt's tomato paste
• 1/4 c. green chile salsa
• 1 whole jalapeno from canned jalapeno chilies, finely chopped (optional)
• 3/4 c. chili powder
• 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies (undrained)
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt

1. In Dutch oven, saute first four ingredients in hot oil until tender.
2. Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness.
3. Drain; add water.
4. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition.
5. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
6. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Serve with Pillsbury Cornbread Twists.

onions, green pepper, celery stalk, garlic, wesson oil, ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chile salsa, jalapeno chilies, chili powder, green chilies, water, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=332111 (may not work)