1 ) Brown the meat in a frying pan until half way done (season with salt, pepper and garlic powder).
2 ) Add the chopped onions and bell pepper to the pan and continue to cook until the meat is done.
3 ) In a large pot, combine the cooked meat, tomato paste, water, onion, bell pepper, celery, tomato and spices.
4 ) Bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat to a simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5 ) Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeño or anything else you’d like!