Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. shortening or oil
• 1 c. diced onion
• 1 diced clove garlic
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. diced celery
• 2 c. canned tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 sm. hot pepper, diced

Cook meat, onion, garlic, celery, and hot pepper in the oil until brown. Mix together, salt, sugar, and chili powder with water and add to mixture. Cook on low in a crock pot for 1 1/2 hours.  Beans can be added.