2 lbs

ground beef

(you can use more or less ground beef)
2 medium

green bell peppers, chopped
2 large

onions, chopped
1 large

celery rib, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons

fresh minced

garlic

(or to taste)
1 -2

jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

(optional)
5 -6 tablespoons

chili powder

(I use lots!)
2 tablespoons

cumin
1 -2 tablespoon

beef bouillon powder
1 (28 ounce) can

diced tomatoes with juice
2 (15 ounce) cans

kidney beans

(undrained or use one can only)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can

tomato sauce
1 (7 ounce) bottle

taco sauce
(mild or spicy or use 2 bottles 215-ml Old El Paso spicy)
salt and pepper
cooked spaghetti
grated
old cheddar cheese
(any amount desired)