Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. each: chopped onion, celery and green pepper
2 minced cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 lb. ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can peeled tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste (may need to add 1/2 c. water)
1 to 3 tsp. chili powder (to taste)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown beef in skillet; drain and combine with all other ingredients in Dutch oven and bring to boil.
Then simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
Or you may prepare in crock-pot and let simmer all day long.
Serves 6.