RECIPES~Junebug's Creole Chili

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. diced celery (1 stalk)
12 oz. can tomato paste
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 29-oz cans tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder
29 oz can kidney beans (with liquid)
29 oz. can pinto beans (with liquid)
2 tsp. salt
1 c. diced onion (1 medium onion)
2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 oz West Indies Creole Hot Pepper Sauce
(or to taste)

Instructions:

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off fat. Using a fork, crumble the beef into pea-sized pieces.

In a large pot, combine the beef with all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.

Enjoy!