2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. vegetable oil
4 lb. lean ground beef
2 (14 1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. green chile salsa
1 whole jalapeno from canned jalapeno chiles, chopped
3/4 c. chili powder
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles, undrained
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt

In Dutch oven, saute first 4 ingredients in hot oil until tender, add meat, one pound at a time, stirring until meat looses redness. Drain. Add water. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Makes 6-8 servings.