Carol'S Zesty Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 1/2 c. celery, diced
3 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 cans (15 oz. each) spicy chili beans
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato soup
2 jars (4.5 oz. each) sliced mushrooms
1 (8 oz.) jar jalapeno Cheez Whiz
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper (optional)
pepper, as desired
basil leaves, as desired

Preparation

Simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or in slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Serves 8 to 12.