Chili By Lynette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger or 1 lb ground chuck
1 lb beef stew meat or 1 lb sirloin, chopped into bite size pieces
1 1/2 large onions, chopped, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 celery ribs, sliced, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups
5 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Optional
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (optional)

Preparation

Cook and stir hamburger/ground chuck, stew/sirloin meat, onion and garlic in a large dutch oven until meat is light brown and onions are tender.
Drain grease from the pan.
Stir in tomatoes, celery, chili powder, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for at least one hour, preferably two.
If desired, add beans.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
Simmer until hot, about 15 minutes.
Serve topped with shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired.