Mira's Chili

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 lbs. ground pork
• 1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• Bush's chili beans (16 oz.) cans
• white chili beans in chili sauce
• kidney beans in chili sauce
• black beans in chili sauce
• red beans in chili sauce

• 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 28 oz. water
• 2 tbsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Saute pork and beef in large kettle until browned. Add celery, onion, garlic, red and green bell peppers and cook for 20 minutes.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, water, beans, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and cilantro. Simmer for at least 20 minutes. 

Submitted by Mira H. and Grandma Joan W.