Chili

When it's cold outside a warm bowl of chili can make you feel warm and cozy.  Homemade chili is simple to make and is so much better than what you can buy in a can.  Southern Cornbread is the perfect partner for chili.   

1 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce)
2 cans beans (15 ounce each) with liquid (I used 1 can pinto beans and 1 can small red beans)
1/2 diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
1 can tomatoes (14 ounce)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Brown ground beef in skillet.  Drain off fat.  In large pot, combine the beef and all the ingredients.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.  Stir often to keep from scorching on the bottom.  Or use a slow cooker, 8 hours on low 4 hours on high.