Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pkg. celery, chopped
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 c. V-8 juice
1 can kidney beans
salt and pepper to taste
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Brown ground beef, onion and celery until browned well. In large kettle, mix tomatoes, juice and beans. Add beef mixture. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour. Add salt, pepper and bay leaves. Add chili powder to your taste. I cook macaroni on the side or rice to add whatever you desire.