1 lb. pinto beans, cooked
1 lb. ground meat, browned
2 large onions, chopped
6 to 12 mushrooms, sliced
1 large can tomatoes, cut
2 small carrots, sliced into small pieces
celery, cut small
1 small can tomato paste
1 pkg. chili mix (French's)
chili powder to taste
black pepper to taste
dash or 2 Texas Pete (optional)
2 jalapeno peppers (optional), cut fine (if you like it hot)

When ground meat is almost done, add tomato paste, carrots, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, celery and chili mix; bring to a boil. Add chili powder, black pepper, Texas Pete and jalapeno peppers if you wish. Mix with beans; bring to a boil. Turn on low heat and simmer 10 minutes. Ready to eat. Enjoy!