2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. cooking oil
4 lbs. lean ground beef
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans sieved tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. green chile salsa
1 jalapeno from can finely chopped (optional)
3/4 c chili powder
1 (4 oz.) can diced chilies, undrained
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt

In Dutch oven, saute first 4 ingredients in hot oil until tender. Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness. Drain; add water. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Simmer 2 1/2 - 3 hours, stirring frequently. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.