Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Brown beef and onion, mixed with 1 tablespoon chili powder, in the shortening.
  3. Add tomato juice, celery, green pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder.
  4. Simmer slowly for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. (If mixture cooks down, add more tomato juice or water).
  6. Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes longer; then add kidney beans and simmer a few minutes more or until beans are tender.