Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 medium green peppers, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 2 14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes with chilis
• 3 cups pre-soaked dry beans
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 jalapena, finely minced (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 8 cups water (more if the chili gets too thick while cooking)

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef, onions, peppers, and celery in a large pot until cooked and soft
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
3. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 6 hours or until beans are cooked.

Notes