My Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes with juice or 16 ounces stewed tomatoes, with juice
• 10 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
• 16 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup salsa, I use med. but any heat you like
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 10 ounces refried beans (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
• sour cream, for topping
• chopped green onion, for topping