Jay’s Chili

1

Tablespoon cooking oil     

3

medium onions, finely chopped    

2

bell peppers, finely chopped    

2

celery stalks, finely chopped    

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped    

8

pounds coarse ground round steak, lean chili grind

2

No. 2 cans tomato sauce   

2

No. 2 cans stewed tomatoes   

2

No. 2 cans water    

1

6 ounce can tomato paste   

1

4 ounce can chile salsa   

1

3 inch green hot pepper, finely chopped, canned

2

3 ounce bottles chile powder   

1

4 ounce can green diced chile  

dash of oregano     

salt to taste, approximately 3 Tablespoons  

pepper to taste, coarse ground   

garlic to taste     

Put oil in a 10-12 quart pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic cloves. Cook until onion is transparent. Add meat gradually, stirring until the redness disappears. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Lower heat and simmer 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Serves 12-16.