*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Jay's Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Main Dish
                Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    Onions;med -- finely chopped  *
   1                    Green bell pepper -- f/chopped*
   1                    Celery stalk -- finely chopped*
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced      *
   2      teaspoons     Oil
   4      pounds        Lean ground beef
   2                    Stewed tomatoes -- 14 1/2oz cns
   1                    Tomato sauce -- 15-oz can
   1                    Tomato paste -- 6-oz can
     1/4  cup           Green chili salsa
   1                    Jalapeno -- finely chopped
     3/4  cup           Chili powder
   1                    4-oz can diced green chilies
     1/2  cup           Water
   1      teaspoon      Salt

In Dutch oven, saute first four starred ingredients in hot oil until tender. Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness. Drain; add water.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired.

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