Rainy Day Chili

This weekend was a cool, rainy one. We stayed close to home. We watched movies, baked bread and read books and magazines. Perfect weather for chili ! Easy, no frills , stick to your ribs chili ! I make this in the fall and winter and it is always welcomed, especially with squares of homemade cornbread.

Rainy Day Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (29 ounce) cans kidney beans ( with liquid)
• 1 (29 ounce) cans pinto beans ( with liquid)
• 1 cup diced onion ( , 1 medium onion)
• 1/2 cup diced green chili pepper ( , 2 chilies)
• 1/4 cup diced celery ( , 1 stalk)
• 3 medium Tomatoes, chopped
• 3 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Drain off the fat.
3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
4. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.