First Place Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
20 oz. tomato sauce
3 oz. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. salsa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 lb. ground meat (beef, turkey, vegieburger)
2 c. water
1 fresh jalapeno
2 Tbsp. ground hot red pepper
1 Tbsp. ground mild red pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
Add the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
Cook, stirring until the onions are translucent.
Add the meat to the pot a little at a time, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
Stir the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Stir often.
Taste and adjust seasonings.