Normally, I use ground beef for my chili but this new concoction is superb with stewing beef.
2-1/2 lbs. stewing beef cut into cubes
1 lb. smoked kielbasa, sliced into coins (I used Hillshire Farms)
1 large, diced onion
1 jar salsa (your pick if hot or not)
2 15 oz. jars of kidney beans – drained
1 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
1 cup water (and more as needed)
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
Place everything in a large pot or dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, checking and stirring occasionally. Add water, 1/2 cup at a time if it seems to be drying out.