Amazing Chili

A very tasty chili to warm you up on a cold winter's night. Use extra lean beef to further reduce the fat content. It turns out very thick and delicious.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, roughly chopped
• 1  green pepper, roughly chopped
• 2  tablespoons chili powder (add more as desired)
• 1  can  campbell  tomato soup (roasted red pepper or basil)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 (28 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley (optional) or 1⁄4 cup cilantro, added just before serving (optional)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic till meat no longer pink, then drain off fat.
2. Add celery, green pepper and spices, saute till vegetables are heated through.
3. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or large stock pot.
4. Simmer on very low heat for 8-12 hours, stir every 1-2 hours.
5. Serve with a crisp salad and cornbread or crusty rolls.