1/2 lb. ground chuck or ground turkey
1 extra lg. onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. carrot, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 lg. can V-8 juice
1 pkg. Chili O Mix
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Cooked spaghetti, if desired

Brown ground meat with onion and garlic. Drain. Add green pepper, celery, carrots and whole tomatoes. Simmer until vegetables are crunchy-tender. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not over cook. Veggies should still be crunchy. Add al dente spaghetti. I use elbow macaroni, bows or wheels (any thing bite-size).

Meat can be left out of this recipe and replace with 2 tablespoons oil for sauteing vegetables.