Chili Beans

Original recipe from All Recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 c dry beans of choice, cooked OR 3 cans beans (we use half black, half pinto)
• opt: browned ground beef or venison to taste
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 T bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 c water, opt
• 1/2 t pepper

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Saute onion, pepper, and celery five min.  Add garlic and saute 1 min more.  
2. Add remaining ingredients except water.  Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat and simmer 1-2 hours.  Add water as necessary.  
3. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, and/or cornbread.  Also serve on top of baked potatoes.