3 lbs. ground beef
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 large yellow onions, diced
6 stalks celery, diced
1 large sweet bell pepper, diced
2 12 oz. bottles of beer (we use a Pennsylvania lager)
1 14.5 oz. can beef stock
3 15 oz. cans light red kidney beans
2 bay leaves
1 package Red Lion Spicy Foods Company Chili Mix - Zesty, Zippy or Zany

Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain off the fat,reserving one tablespoon.
Put fat back into the pot and add vegetables. Cook vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add all other ingredients except the beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for one hour.
Drain the beans and add to the pot. Simmer an additional two hours.

Makes about 12 cups, and freezes very well!