Chili Vesuvius - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. hamburger (lean)
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
3 (15 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) bottle hot salsa
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 tsp. good quality chili powder or to taste
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tsp. each: basil and oregano
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Brown hamburger; drain fat.
Saute garlic and vegetables in olive oil.
Combine drained hamburger with tomatoes, beans and salsa.
Add spices and herbs, including salt and pepper to taste. Add sauteed vegetables; do not drain olive oil, add to mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 hours to suit. Serves 10+ hearty appetites.
Serve with Italian bread.