Mrs. A's Famous Verde-Rojo Chili

2 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
½	Onion, chopped small
2 cloves	Garlic, finely chopped
1 stalk	Celery, chopped small
½	Fresh jalape�o, diced (optional)
1 can	Tomatoes in juice
1 small can	Tomato paste
2 cups	Beans (black, pinto, kidney, any combo), drained
2 cups	Water
1 pound	Ground beef or turkey
1 container	Mrs. A's Salsa Verde
1 container	Mrs. A's Rojo Loco
To taste	Salt and pepper
	Sour cream
	Sliced fresh avocado
	Fresh lime juice

Add vegetable oil to a medium saucepan. Saut� onion, garlic, celery and jalape�o until soft. Add tomatoes in juice, tomato paste, beans, and water. Simmer on low. Meanwhile, brown ground beef or turkey. Drain and add to simmering mixture. Add both Salsa Verde and Rojo Loco. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 1/2 hour. Optional toppings: sour cream, slices of avocado, a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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