• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 qt tomato juice
• 2 14.5 oz cans of stewed tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain – we used Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Hatch Green Chilies)
• 15 oz can red kidney beans (do not drain)
• 15 oz can pinto beans (do not drain)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 10 tbsp chili powder (you can use up to 1/4 cup if you prefer a stronger flavor)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2/3 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Optional ingredients:

• Grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Sliced scallions
• Crackers