3 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 (20 oz.) cans tomatoes
2 (20 oz.) cans Brooks Hot & Spicy Chili Beans
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 bay leaves, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. or more chili powder to taste

Brown beef, onion, celery and green pepper. Add remaining ingredients and cook slowly. Thin if needed with water or tomato juice. Makes 4 to 5 quarts. About 12 servings.