2 lg. stalks celery
2 green peppers
3 med. onions
3 sm. cloves garlic
1/2 sm. fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
6 lb. lean chuck, coarsely ground
1 (7 oz.) can diced green chilies
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (15 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
3 oz. chili powder
2-3 bay leaves
2 tbsp. cumin
1 can beer
Tabasco to taste
Salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste
2 cans kidney beans (if more beans desired, substitute 1 can beans for 1 lb. ground chuck)

Dice and saute first 5 ingredients. Add meat and brown. Add remaining ingredients. Add water just to cover. Cook 3-4 hours on low heat, stirring often. Freezes well.