2 Onions;med — finely chopped *
1 Green bell pepper — f/chopped*
1 Celery stalk — finely chopped*
2 Garlic cloves — minced *
2 teaspoons Oil
4 pounds Lean ground beef
2 Stewed tomatoes — 14 1/2oz cns
1 Tomato sauce — 15-oz can
1 Tomato paste — 6-oz can
1/4 cup Green chili salsa
1 Jalapeno — finely chopped
3/4 cup Chili powder
1 4-oz can diced green chilies
1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt
In Dutch oven, saute first four starred ingredients in hot oil until tender. Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness. Drain; add water. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired.