2 lbs. ground beef
1 29-ounce can tomato sauce
1 29-ounce can kidney beans (with liquid)
1 29-ounce can pinto beans (with liquid)
1 c. diced onion (1 medium onion)
1/2 c. diced green chili (2 chilies)
1/4 c. diced celery (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp. cumin powder
3 tbl. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
2 c. water
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.
2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.
3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
Makes about 12 servings.