Homestyle Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1/2 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
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (15.5 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Preparation

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