Wendy's Chile

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 29 ounce can of tomato sauce
  
• 1 29 ounce can of kidney beans
• 1 29 ounce can of pinto beans
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• 2 cans (2 ounces) diced green chilies
• 1 rib celery
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons chile powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Drain off the fat.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.

4. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours. (You may also cook in the Crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 6-8.)