Prize Winning Chili

• 1 lb ground meat
• 1/2 lb sirloin steak, cubed
• 1/4 lb link sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1- 29 oz can stewed tomatoes
• 1- 12 oz can tomato sauce
• 1- 12 oz can tomato paste
• 1 rib of celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 vlasic hot chili peppers
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Brown meat in a large skillet and drain.
2. Add onions, green peppers, celery, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaf.
3. Cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Add tomatoes, paste, sauce, and beans.
5. Cover just to the top with water.
6. Cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
7. When serving, top with finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
8. Serves 6-8.

ground meat, sirloin steak, sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, celery, onion, green pepper, clove garlic, bay leaf, peppers, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=66388 (may not work)