Linda'S Frito Boats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
2 cans Bush's hot chili beans
2 to 3 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. plus 1/8 c. ketchup
1/4 c. plus 1/8 c. Open Pit Thick-N' Tangy barbecue sauce
shredded American cheese
Ranch-style Fritos chips
salsa or sour cream for garnish

Preparation

Brown meat and drain on paper towel and pour out the fat.
In another skillet, lightly fry the onions and celery.
In a large pot, put the meat and onions, celery and other ingredients (except cheese, chips and garnish items) and let it simmer until tender and seasoned well together.
The longer you cook it, the hotter it seasons together.
This is excellent alone as chili to eat, also. To serve, place your chips in individual soup bowls.
Pour the meat mixture over top, then sprinkle the cheese over top.
Garnish with salsa or sour cream.