Chili

2 lbs ground beef
1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (29 oz) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (29 oz) can pinto beans with liquid
1 cup diced onions (1 medium)
1/2 cup diced green chili peppers (or 2- 4oz cans)
1/4 cup diced celery, (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2-3 tsp cumin powder
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 cups water


1. Brown the ground beef & onion in a skillet over medium heat
2. Drain off the fat
3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
4. Cook, stirring ever 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.


I like a milder chili, so I half the cumin powder & chili powder.