Hot Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid)
• 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans (with liquid)
• 1 cup diced onion (, 1 medium onion)
• 1/2 cup diced green chili pepper (, 2 chilies)
• 1/4 cup diced celery (, 1 stalk)
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 -3 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water
• *Optional for extra hot - 1 small red chopped chili pepper
• *Optional for extra hot - Spicy green beans chopped in large pieces

Directions

1. 1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. 2. Drain off the fat.
3. 3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
4. 4. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
5. * Note: you can cut down on the hot ingredients if you prefer a chili with less kick.