Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, dices
• 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
• 1 lb canned stewed tomatoes
• 1 tbs sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chili powder (or less)
• 1 lb canned kidney beans

Directions

1. Brown beef in oil, then add onions and green peppers. Saute until onions are transparent.

2. Add remaining ingredients, cover pan, and bring to a quick boil. Lower heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.

3. For double and triple recipes: Brown meat in a very large skillet. Heat oil and then add meat. Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients, EXCEPT onions, peppers, and the kidney beans, and heat in a very large kettle. When meat is brown add onions and peppers. Saute until the onions become transparent then add to heated tomato mixture. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Separate the amount for immediate use and add appropriate amount of beans to this. Cool and freeze rest. Add beans when reheating

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