Flatlander Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef

• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 ½ cups chopped onion

• ½ cup chopped celery

• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

• ¼ cup chili powder

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon white sugar

• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 2 cups canned red beans, drained and rinsed

Description

1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

2. Add all ingredients to a large kettle. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.