Mom's Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cup chopped celery
• 2 qt. tomatoes
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/2 of large bottle catsup
• Brown Sugar to taste
• 2 T. chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Method

1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
2. Add all ingredients to a large kettle. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Recipe from Audrey Schepler