Barb'S Chili

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. oil
• 4 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 large can tomato soup
• 3/4 c. chili powder
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 (15 oz.) tomato sauce

1. In a 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.
4. Add water.
5. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition.
6. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
7. Season to taste with garlic, salt and pepper, if desired.

onions, green pepper, celery stalk, garlic, oil, lean ground beef, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato soup, chili powder, water, salt, tomato sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=425909 (may not work)