Hearty Chili

Makes 8 servings

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 14 oz cans kidney beans, undrained
• 14 oz can pinto beans
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 14 oz cans tomato sauce
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder, or to taste

1. Brown onion, celery and beef in skillet. Pour into slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours.

recipe via Fix-It and Forget-It Recipes for Entertaining --Phyllis Pellman Good & Dawn J. Ranck