Classic Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worstershire sauce and seasonings.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add kidney beans.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer.