Slim Jim Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 c. celery, sliced (optional)
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 3/4 c. kidney beans (undrained)
4 c. tomatoes (undrained)
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Brown meat and onion in Dutch oven or large frypan. Thoroughly drain all excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 2 hours.
Remove bay leaf.
Serve hot. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings at 156 calories a serving.
This dish freezes well.