Italian Chili

8 servings

1/2 pound Ground beef
1 medium Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Celery, chopped
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, crushed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups Tomatoe juice
1 can (8oz) mushroom pieces and, stems; drained
1 can (6 oz) tomatoe paste
3 ounces Pepperoni, sliced and cut into halves
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon , ¥
1/2 tsp dried red pepper, crushed

Brown beef in large frying pan, drain. Add onion, green pepper, celery and
garlic. Cook until pepper and celery are soft (about 5 minutes). In 5 quart
saucepan or crock pot combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in
ground beef and vegetables. Simmer 30 minutes or more (as much as two hours
for full flavor).