Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/8 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green chili pepper (buy 4 oz can)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water (or 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup beer)

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown ground beef and drain.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large pot and heat to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Add one extra tablespoon of green chili peppers for mild, two for medium.

Makes 6 servings.