Chili Con Carne Or ChiliFor Weight Watchers

Ingredients

• 2 14 lb ground beef
• salt and water
• 2 c diced onion
• 1 12 c each diced celery and green pepper
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves remove dont eat
• 1 can kidney beans dont drain
• 2 c chopped canned tomatoes
• 5 c tomato juice

Directions

1. In large saucepan or Dutch oven cook beef in boiling salted water to cover until it loses its red color
2. Drain discard liquid
3. Break up any large pieces of beef set aside
4. In same pot combine the onion celery green pepper and garlic
5. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes adding 3 to 4 tablespoons water if necessary to prevent vegetables from sticking
6. Stir in chili powder 34 teaspoon salt oregano and bay leaves
7. Cook 3 minutes
8. Add beef beans tomatoes and juice
9. Simmer uncovered stirring often
10. Divide evenly among 12 bowls
11. Serve each portion topped with extra onion if desired