1 lb. hamburger
1 (46 oz.) can tomato juice
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
2 tbsp. chili powder
3 tbsp. sugar
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 box macaroni noodles (optional)

Fry hamburger. Drain the excess grease. Add tomato juice, kidney beans, chili powder and sugar. Stir ingredients with the hamburger. Chop 1 cup celery and 1/4 cup onion. Add to the chili. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring chili to a boil and simmer on stove for about 1 hour.

Optional: Cook 1 box of macaroni noodles according to directions and either serve mixed in the chili or on top.

Serving size 4 to 6.