Grandma W'S Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef, browned
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 cups celery, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (drained)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Preparation

Cook onions in olive oil until tender.
Brown beef; drain fat.
Blend all ingredients in a large pot; bring to simmer and cook slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.