1 lb. ground round
1/2 lb. beef sirloin, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 lb. link sausage, cut up
1 med. onion, diced
1 med. green pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 chili peppers
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1 (29 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (12 oz.) can tomato sauce
Water

Brown meat in a large pot; add onions, green pepper, celery, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaf, chili powder and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender. Discard fat. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce. Cover just to top with water. Cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.