Mild But Rich Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (19 ounce) can black beans
2 (19 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
salt

Preparation

Drain the beans, and put them in a large pot with the tomatoes and the ketchup.
Set the pot over medium-low heat.
Peel and chop the onion; wash and chop the celery.
Saute the onion and celery in the oil until softened; add them to the pot.
Break up the meat and brown it in the same skillet as the vegetables; when nearly done, add the spices.
Add the meat to the vegetables and simmer for half an hour to an hour.
Serve with hot buttered toast.