2 lbs. ground beef, brown & mash with potato masher
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 tbsp. celery salt
3 tsp. salt
3 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 sm. can V-8 juice
3 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 1/2 qts. water (if too thick, add more water, 1 c. at a time)

Combine all ingredients and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.