janie's chili con carne

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, sirloin or round
• 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, plain or Italian style (28 oz)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained (16 oz each) OR
• 2 cans chili beans, in chili sauce, undrained (16 oz)