Ingredients

  • 3 -4 lbs ground chuck
  • 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

Method

  • In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
  • Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
  • Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
  • Drain well.
  • Place in a large crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
  • Stir well.
  • Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Correct the seasonings to your taste.
  • Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
  • Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
  • ENJOY!