Ground Beef Chili

This is the best Chili Recipe I have and it has been modified to perfection. I usually make the large version that stores and freezes well, providing you don't take the leftovers to work as lunch!

GROUND BEEF CHILI
3 lbs = 1.36 kg ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 19 oz = 540 ml cans kidney beans, rinsed
1 29 oz = 680 ml can tomato puree
1 16 oz = 430 ml jar salsa - mild, medium or hot
1 19 oz = 540 ml can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 30 oz = 900 ml Condensed beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons steak sauce (HP or other)
1 small box mushrooms
1.5 teaspoons of Kitchen Bouquet browning & Seasoning sauce (optional - adds rich colour

Brown ground beef, drain. Add butter and fry onion, green pepper and celery. Mix all ingredients except mushrooms, add lastly. Bring to a boil, then simmer for at least 1 hour. Serves 16 guests.