Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lean ground beef, (90% preferred)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 28 oz can + 15 oz can tomato sauce (not plain tomato puree – rinse cans with a little water)
• 29 oz can kidney beans (with bean liquid – rinse can with a little water)
• 29 oz can Roman beans or pinto beans (with bean liquid – rinse can with a little water)
• 1/4 cup diced green chilies (a little less than a 4 oz can)
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water

Directions:

1. Add ground beef, garlic, onion, and celery to a stock pot; lightly salt & pepper; brown over medium heat.
2. To the browned beef mixture, add the rest of the ingredients; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 hours stirring every 15-20 minutes.

Serving Ideas:
Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla/corn chips, diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, corn bread, garlic bread, saltine crackers.