chili

it's gotten cold here. fast. so the other day i made chili. i don't remember where i got this recipe so i can't give proper credit, but it didn't disappoint... especially with the cornbread recipe below.

homemade chili

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

1-16 oz. can stewed tomatoes

1-8 oz. can tomato sauce

2 cups tomato juice

1-10 oz. can kidney beans, undrained

in a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and celery. drain off excess fat. stir in remaining ingredients except the beans. simmer covered for 30-45 minutes until flavors are blended. stir in beans and heat through.