Randy'S Almost Famous Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 lbs ground chuck
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

Preparation

In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
Drain well.
Place in a large crockpot.
Add remaining ingredients.
Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
Stir well.
Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Correct the seasonings to your taste.
Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
ENJOY!