First Place Chili

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
• 20 oz. tomato sauce
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. salsa
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 lb. ground meat (beef, turkey, vegieburger)
• 2 c. water
• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 2 Tbsp. ground hot red pepper
• 1 Tbsp. ground mild red pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste