Chili Base

2 quarts peeled and chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped chili pepper (I used Pablano and Jalapeno Peppers)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbs Salt
1/2 cup chili powder
1Tbs Cummin

Combine tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery peppers and garlic in a large (non-reactive) cooking pot.  Bring to a boil; cover and cook at a slow boil for 30 minutes, until tender.  Put in sterilized jars and Hot Water bath them for 20 minutes boiling. 

Use this as a base for your chili.  Add ground beef, tomato sauce, Beans of your choice. 

Yummy