Mom's Chili

This is my mom's recipe. I've tried several different kinds of Chili, but always seem to return to this one. The macaroni noodles make it a very hearty dish.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  cup celery (save the leaves)
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans  tomato soup
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  cup macaroni (uncooked)
• 2  tablespoons chili powder (add more or less depending upon your desired level of spiciness)
• 1  teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Brown ground beef w/ onion, celery, and a dash of salt and pepper.
2. Add in tomato juice, tomato soup, stewed tomatoes, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, and celery leaves.
3. Cook on medium or low for 2-3 hours.
4. Cook macaroni and add after chili has been cooking 2-3 hours.
5. Heat on low until ready to serve. The longer it heats, the better the flavors mix.