2-to3 lbs lean beef or turkey

2 c. chopped celery

1 lg chopped onion

6 TBS chili powder

2 TBS chopped garlic

1 TBS salt

2 TBS sugar

2 TBS cumin

2 cans (1lb 12 ounces each) chopped tomatoes

2 cans (1lb each) chili beans with sauce

**1 8 ox can green chilis (optional) I chop up red or bell peppers instead

Saute ground beef til brown. Add celery and onion. Cook for five minutes. Drain fat...add chili powder, garlic, salt, sugar, cumin. Add tomatoes and chili beans. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 ½ hours. Top with onions and grated cheese.

I brown the meat, add the celery and onions until soft, then throw everything in the crock pot on high for 2-3 hours.