Dysfunctional Family Style Chili

2 lbs. ground beef 
1 32 oz. can crushed tomatoes 
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 
1 6 oz. can tomato paste 
2 large yellow onions, diced 
6 stalks celery, diced 
1 large sweet bell pepper, diced 
2 12 oz. bottles of beer (we use a Pennsylvania beer in a green long-neck bottle) 
1 10.5 oz. can beef stock 
3 10.5 oz. cans light red kidney beans 
2 bay leaves 
1 package Red Lion Spicy Foods Company Chili Mix - Zesty, Zippy or Zany 

Brown ground beef in a large pot.  Drain off the fat, reserving one tablespoon.  
Put fat back into the pot and add vegetables.  Cook vegetables until tender, 
about 5 minutes.  Add all other ingredients except the beans.  Bring to a boil, 
reduce heat and simmer for one hour.  Drain the beans and add to the pot.  
Simmer an additional two hours.

Makes about 12 cups, and freezes very well!

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