4 c. assorted beans
1 pkg. chili seasoning mix
1 chopped onion
1 tbsp. crushed garlic
1 1/2 to 2 lbs. ground chicken, pork or beef
1 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce

Soak beans overnight in 8 cups of water. Bring beans to boil. Reduce and simmer 2 hours. Brown meat, drain liquid and add remaining ingredients to meat. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cook about 1 hour. Combine beans and sauce, simmer for 1/2 hour. Use liquid from beans.