J B'S Mighty Fine Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
2 to 3 large onions, chopped
8 stalks celery, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 (15 oz.) cans tomatoes with juice, chopped
1/2 water (if needed)
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drain and save liquid
1/2 tsp. black pepper
6 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. brown sugar

Preparation

Brown ground beef in skillet; drain off grease.
In large pot, stir all ingredients except kidney beans.
Add liquid from beans and bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover, simmer about 50 minutes. Spoon off any fat.
Add kidney beans.
Cover and simmer another 50 minutes.
Can serve with grated Cheddar cheese.
Serves 6 to 8.