Jane'S Chili(Good!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. pinto beans
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 clove minced garlic or garlic salt
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, cut up
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

Preparation

Put beans in 9 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook for 1 3/4 hours.
Save 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
Cook meat with vegetables until they are tender. Drain.
Combine remaining ingredients; simmer for 3 hours.
You can use a crock-pot, if desired.
Serves 15 to 20 people.