Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. finely cut celery
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up, with liquid
1 small can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. chili powder (more if desired)
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans or more
1/2 c. beef broth

Preparation

Use a 2 1/2-quart cooking pot.
Turn beef into pot, sprinkle with salt.
Stir over medium heat with a blending fork until all meat changes color.
Add onions and celery, mix well.
Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and liquid and all seasonings, mixing well.
Bring to a boil; cover.
Turn heat low and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add kidney beans and beef broth.
Simmer over low heat 15 to 20 minutes.