In a big frying pan, cook the ground beef until it turns brown. Remove the grease. Place the meat and the rest of the ingredients in a large pot that can hold 6 quarts. Put a lid on the pot and let the chili cook on low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. You can also prepare this dish in a slow cooker on low heat for 3 to 4 hours.