Homestyle Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 c celery sliced
• 12 c chopped green bell pepper
• 12 c chopped red bell pepper
• 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes undrained cut up
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 12 tsp black pepper
• 2 155 oz cans red kidney beans drained and rinsed

Directions

1. In medium skillet brown meat with onion and drain
2. Add all remaining ingredients except kidney beans
3. Bring to a boil Reduce heat cover and simmer for 1 hour
4. Add kidney beans simmer until thoroughly heated
5. Makes 7 1 12-cup servings
6. To cook in a slow cooker cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours