Chili

Since the weather has turned cooler, I thought it would be fun to give you our favorite chili recipe. Here goes:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 Cups Onion, Chopped
1 Cup Green Pepper, Chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced

2 (15-16 oz.) Cans Kidney, pinto, and or black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 oz) Cans Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz.) Can Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Water

2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in kidney beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, basil, and black pepper.

2. Bring to boiling then reduce heat. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (I have also made it by browning the meat, onions, peppers, and garlic, then throwing it into the crockpot with all the other ingredients and cooked in on low for several hours--works great!)

Is great to eat plain, or with cheese and/or sour cream. Make a one-dish meal by adding fritos, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.