Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (Or the real stuff)
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 dash baking soda
• 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
• 1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef