Chili Con Carne

• 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 c. finely cut celery
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up, with liquid
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder (more if desired)
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans or more
• 1/2 c. beef broth

1. Use a 2 1/2-quart cooking pot.
2. Turn beef into pot, sprinkle with salt.
3. Stir over medium heat with a blending fork until all meat changes color.
4. Add onions and celery, mix well.
5. Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes and liquid and all seasonings, mixing well.
7. Bring to a boil; cover.
8. Turn heat low and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Add kidney beans and beef broth.
10. Simmer over low heat 15 to 20 minutes.

ground beef, salt, onions, celery, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, kidney beans, beef broth

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1084 (may not work)