Are You Kidding Me Chili

This recipe came from a desperation meal. People were coming by at dinnertime and I made a smallpot of chili. Unusual for me, I knew this would not be enough so ran to the store and grabbed 6 cans of chili beans with the sauce, and voila a spiffed up super simple chili. I saved the original and froze it for another day. I am sure I could have added them together but did not. Very simple and versatile recipe. NOTE*** Add in any type of meat you choose. I have also made with ground turkey meat. This is a go to recipe for a quick and substantial meal.; BUDGET friendly

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 6 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, with sauce
• 1  lb hamburger meat
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage, ground
• 2  stalks celery
• 1  large onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
•  salt and pepper
•  shredded cheese
•  chopped green pepper (optional)
•  red pepper flakes

Directions

1. brown hamburger and italian sausage together in large pot, add in onions, celery, and garlic when slightly pink in meat.
2. Continue cooking until all pink is gone in meat.
3. Add in canned beans and stir over medium heat for 20 min or until warmed through.
4. top with grated cheese and/or hot pepper flakes,and S/P to taste.