Chili Con Carne Or Chili(For Weight Watchers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 lb. ground beef
salt and water
2 c. diced onion
1 1/2 c. each: diced celery and green pepper
1 tsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves (remove, don't eat)
1 can kidney beans (don't drain)
2 c. chopped canned tomatoes
5 c. tomato juice

Preparation

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