Jay'S Chili(Yields 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. Wesson oil
4 lb. ground beef
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Hunt's stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15 oz.) can Hunt's tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can Hunt's tomato paste
1/4 c. green chile salsa
1 whole jalapeno from canned jalapeno chilies, finely chopped (optional)
3/4 c. chili powder
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

In Dutch oven, saute first four ingredients in hot oil until tender.
Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness.
Drain; add water.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition.
Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve with Pillsbury Cornbread Twists.