Tom's Famous Chili

1 Servings

1/4 c vegetable oil
1 bell pepper, diced
1 T garlic, Chopped
1/2 c chili powder, (or to taste)
2 cn (16 oz ea) bushs chili beans
6 oz tomato juice
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
1 lg yellow onion, diced
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 lb chili meat, Ground
1 cn (28 oz) whole tomatoes, crush
2 cn (15 oz ea) dark red kidney
1 qt water
1 t white pepper
1 t onion powder
Heat oil in 8 quart stew pot.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Saute 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chili meat. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until meat no longer is pink, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
Add chili powder; stir to mix.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered about 2 hours, stirring several times while cooking.