2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained or 1 (40 oz.) can
1 (28 oz.) canned tomatoes
2 lb. coarsely ground chuck, browned and drained
4 med. onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed or garlic powder
4 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cumin (optional)
2-3 sm. hot red peppers (optional)
Salt to taste

All vegetables should be coarsely chopped. Place all ingredients in a crock pot in order listed above. Stir once, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours; high for 5-6 hours.

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