Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (1 lb.) can red kidney beans

Preparation

Preheat family skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Brown ground beef, about 5 minutes.
Add onion, green pepper and celery; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add salt, paprika, chili powder and tomatoes; stir to combine.
Cover.
When steam escapes from cover, reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Add kidney beans; heat until hot, about 4 minutes. Serve with crackers.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.