A Working Woman's Chili

Ingredients

1 lb round beef
1 c green pepper
1/2 c celery
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 c black olives
15 ounce kidney beans
11 ounce stewed tomatoes
2 tb brown sugar
1 tb chili powder
1 tb cumin
1 chili pepper
2 tb oregano vinegar
1 c water

Instructions

1. Saute ground round in a little olive oil, drain, set aside. Saute bell peppers, diced celery, onion, garlic till tender. Add remaining ingredients, except the cup of water.

2. Let simmer for approximately 15 minutes, add water and continue to simmer another 15 minutes. (Can adjust amount of water to whatever consistency preferred. NOTE: The oregano vinegar is made by steeping fresh oregano in white vinegar for at least 10 days, longer is better. NOTE: Chili Pepper; From a can of Chiles Chipotles Adobados plus 1 tablespoon sauce.