Delicious Chili

Nothing fancy about this chili.  It is just good.  That is all!

Ingredients:
1-2 c beans (any kind: pinto, black, kidney, etc)
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
24 oz chopped tomatoes
1 c tomato sauce
3 1/2 c beef stock


Spices
2 TBS chili powder (I leave this out so my kids will eat it)
1 TBS cumin
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
dash hot pepper (I leave this out)

OR
3 TBS taco seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper


Directions:
1.  Prepare beans.
2.  Heat 2 TBS oil in a large saucepan.  Saute ground beef, onion and garlic.
3.  Add the green pepper and celery.  Continue to cook until veggies are barely crisp, about 5 minutes.
4.  Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef stock and spices.
5.  Add 1-2 c beans.  Bring it all to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6.  Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

*Note.  I like to cook all ingredients and then throw it in the crock pot.  Super easy.  You can make a big batch and freeze in zipper bags for a great winter-time meal.  Good served with cornbread and salad.

Recipe Source:  My SIL Annaliese W.
Picture Source: Cooking Classy