Heat up a medium/large frying pan then add beef

Brown the beef. When almost finished drain off fat and sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt over meat

Add bell pepper and onions to meat, cook for additional 2 minutes

Combine cooked meat, peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, tomato paste, and water in medium-large pot

Stir in spices

Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so