Texas Tuff Chili

This is Texas style chili with beans. This is my own recipe and it comes from my website, Smoked 'n Grilled. I tweaked this until it's just the way I like it! If you want it mild, then leave out the cayenne, but leave the black pepper in, because black pepper is very healthy for you.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 Gallon

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 large red onion (chopped)
• 2  garlic cloves (minced)
• 4  jalapeno peppers (seeded and minced)
• 1  small green bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1  celery rib (chopped)
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid)
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans (with liquid)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef along with the onion and garlic. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it to a boil.
2. Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for an hour covered.
3. Skim off any grease on the top.