Crockpot Chili

This recipe makes a lot, but it freezes and reheats very well.  I recommend serving this with cornbread.

This is a picture of the chili right after I stirred everything into the crockpot.  Looks yummy already!

2 lbs. hamburger, browned and drained
1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 (29 oz) can dark red kidney beans (with liquid)
1 cup onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
brown sugar, a good sprinkling

1. Combine all ingredients in a large crockpot.
2. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or simmer on low 6 to 8.