Georgia Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder, divided
1 tablespoon shortening (I leave this out)
2 cups tomato juice
2 stalks celery, diced (I use one stalk)
1 green pepper, diced
1 can tomatoes (I use crushed)
1 can kidney bean (I use 2 cans)

Preparation

Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
Brown beef and onion, mixed with 1 tablespoon chili powder, in the shortening.
Add tomato juice, celery, green pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder.
Simmer slowly for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
(If mixture cooks down, add more tomato juice or water).
Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes longer; then add kidney beans and simmer a few minutes more or until beans are tender.