Wonderful Chili

Oh this is so good! It takes a bit of time, but it is well worth it!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid)
• 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans (with liquid)
• 1  cup  diced onion (, 1 medium onion)
• 1⁄2 cup  diced green chili pepper (, 2 chilies)
• 1⁄4 cup  diced celery (, 1 stalk)
• 3  medium roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cumin powder
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.
2. Crumble the cooked beef into small pieces.
3. In a large pot, combine the beef and all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
4. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.