Jay's Chili

2 Onions;med -- finely chopped *

1 Green bell pepper -- f/chopped*

1 Celery stalk -- finely chopped*

2 Garlic cloves -- minced *

2 teaspoons Oil

4 pounds Lean ground beef

2 Stewed tomatoes -- 14 1/2oz cns

1 Tomato sauce -- 15-oz can

1 Tomato paste -- 6-oz can

1/4 cup Green chili salsa

1 Jalapeno -- finely chopped

3/4 cup Chili powder

1 4-oz can diced green chilies

1/2 cup Water

1 teaspoon Salt

In Dutch oven, saute first four starred ingredients in hot oil until tender. Add meat, 1 pound at a time, stirring until meat loses redness. Drain; add water. Add remaining ingredients, stirring after each addition. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper, if desired.