Spicy Hearty Chili

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

10 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups chopped green peppers

1 ½ cups chopped sweet red peppers

1 ½ cups chopped celery

3 jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped

3 cans (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cans (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (12 oz) tomato paste

1 cup water

½ cup light beer

3 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

In a large saucepan coated with spray, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peppers, celery and jalapenos. Cook and stir for 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-hour, stirring occasionally.

Makes 10 servings of 1 ¾ cups @ 5-Points per serving or Core