Uncle Terry's chili

2 cans dark red kidney beans

2 lbs. ground beef

1 1/2 c. chopped onions

1 1/2 c. chopped celery

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

2 c. water

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (0ptional)

Brown beef in a large skillet; drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet. Push beef to one side of the skillet; saute onions, celery and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Combine with beef. In a 6-quart pot, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper, beans, and beef, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer to allow flavors to blend. Another can of dark red kidney beans may be added for thicker chili. For milder chili, you may use less cayenne pepper.