Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 large chopped onion

2 cups chopped celery

2 chopped green bell pepper

1/3 cup chili powder

3 teaspoons ground cumin

3 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2 cups canned red beans, drained and rinsed

Preparation

  1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. Add all ingredients to a large kettle. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.