2 1/2 lb. 70-80% fat free hamburger
4-8 onions
4 stalks celery, cut in sm. pieces
2 (30 oz.) cans tomato sauce
8 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper
2 tsp. chili powder

In a large Dutch oven, brown hamburger. Drain off all grease. With heat off, cut in small pieces onions and celery. Add 2 cans of tomato sauce. Turn on heat and mix. Cook slowly. Add tomato paste. Stir. Add black pepper, red pepper, chili powder. Mix. Simmer 45 minutes. Taste.

If you like a hotter taste, add more chili powder and red pepper. If you like garlic, add to taste. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring frequently, to keep from sticking. A can of whole tomatoes may also be added, but cut them up in pan.

If chili gets too thick, add 1/2 cup water. When the above has cooked until tender, add 1 (30 oz.) can kidney beans. You should not need salt as there is plenty in the tomatoes. Add pepper instead.