Barb'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. oil
4 lb. lean ground beef
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 large can tomato soup
3/4 c. chili powder
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 (15 oz.) tomato sauce

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, saute first four ingredients in hot oil until tender.
Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness.
Drain.
Add water.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition.
Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
Season to taste with garlic, salt and pepper, if desired.