Prize Winning Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground meat
1/2 lb sirloin steak, cubed
1/4 lb link sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1- 29 oz can stewed tomatoes
1- 12 oz can tomato sauce
1- 12 oz can tomato paste
1 rib of celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 bay leaf
5 vlasic hot chili peppers
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown meat in a large skillet and drain.
Add onions, green peppers, celery, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaf.
Cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes, paste, sauce, and beans.
Cover just to the top with water.
Cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
When serving, top with finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Serves 6-8.