Frito Chili Caliente

1 lb. Ground beef

½ cup brown rice

3 Tbs. Chili powder

1 Tbs. Beef base
1 quart water

1 tsp. Cumin

1 tsp. Oregano

½ tsp. Salt

¼ tsp. Pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 large stalks celery, diced

1 med. Onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 Tbs. Hot sauce

28 oz. Can diced tomatoes

27 oz. Can kidney beans, undrained

1 can diced green chilies

¼ cup tequila (optional)

Cook on LOW 8-10 hours. Serve with cornbread or Fritos.