Chili For Charlie

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 large green pepper chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 12 to 1 c diced celery
• 1 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 12 tsp oregano
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 2 cans red kidney beans
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp chili powder more or less to taste

Directions

1. Brown beef in oil
2. Add onion and pepper
3. Saute until onion is transparent
4. Add remaining ingredients
5. Cover pan and bring to a quick boil
6. Lower heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
7. Freezes well