Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef chuck
  • 2 1 lbs (.5 kg). cans kidney beans, drained
  • 2 1 lbs (.5 kg). cans whole tomatoes
  • 1 cup (225 ml) celery, chopped
  • 1 cup (225 ml) green pepper, chopped
  • 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) oregano
  • salt
  • pepper
  • dash of Tabasco

Method

  • Saute onions and minced garlic in hot oil until soft but not brown.
  • Add meat and cook until crumbly(drain some fat).
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add beans and tomatoes, Tabasco, seasonings, half a cup each of celery and green pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Add remaining celery and green pepper and simmer for another ten minutes.