1 lb hamburger

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb can chopped tomatoes,

2 med. stalks of celery, chopped

2-3 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1 can kidney beans, drained

(or: 8 oz dry pinto beans, 3 c water)

With pinto beans: Heat water and beans to boiling in saucepan; remove from heat.  Cover and let stand 1 hour.  Heat beans to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender (1-1½ hour) . (or soak overnight)

Brown hamburger, onion, and garlic.  Stir in tomatoes (with liquid), celery, chili powder, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour.  Stir in beans, heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer until hot.