1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 lb. can peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 lb. can kidney or pinto beans
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. beef bouillon
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese to top

Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Add meat and brown. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Pass the bowl of cheese for each person to serve himself. Serve with crackers or hot flour tortillas and butter.