Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb stew meat (in one inch chunks)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
  • 2 -3 stalks chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Method

  • Cook garlic and meat in hot oil.
  • Add onion, celery, salt, tomato sauce, tomato soup, water, chili powder and stir.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
  • Add beans in the last 15 minutes of cooking.