Never Chili in the Summer

Although it isn't really a summer dish, I am making a huge pot of chili today. I started with a pound and a half of really lean beef (Laura's) purchased on sale at Safeway. I browned the beef along with two, huge onions, chopped. Then I added chopped celery and red bell pepper. When the beef was fully cooked and the vegetables were caramelized and softened, I stirred in generous amounts of roasted garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Finally I added homecooked pinto beans from the freezer, a can of corn, a large can of tomatoes, a small can of tomato sauce, a quart of water, and six cubes of beef boullion. I will let the chili simmer all afternoon; it will be delicious.