Beef Chili - The Measured Scoop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, SEE NOTE 1
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-3 cups dry beans, pre-cooked, or 3-4 cans of beans, drained
• 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 bay leaf