Slim Jim Chili

This is a lighter than usual chili recipe - scroll down for more chili recipes.

• 1 lb.lean ground beef
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. sliced celery
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 15 oz. can kidney beans (undrained)
• 2 lbs. chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 1-2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 - 1 T. chili powder
• 1 bay leaf

Brown beef and onion. Drain fat. Put into crockpot and add remaining ingredients. Cover and set on low for 6 - 10 hours. Remove bay leaf. Servings are 215 calories per cup.
From Scott Brown, March 1997