Wendy's Chili

I found this on someones face book wall re posted it and decided to try it out. Let's just say it is a Keeper. This will be my go to chili recipe for sure.

2 pounds ground beef
1 quart juice tomato juice
15 ounce stewed tomatoes(blended)
1 15 ounce can kidney beans
1-2 32 ounce cans pinto beans(depends on how many beans you like in chili)
1 onion chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In a large skillet brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. 
2. Put the beef in a 6 quart pot with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 1/2 hours, Stirring every 15 minutes. 

Side note you can brown the beef and put it in a 6 quart crock pot with the remaining ingredients for about 2-3 hours. Serve with corn bread and enjoy. Perfect for a cool fall or winter day.