Chili

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 lb can stewed tomatoes
• 1 15oz can V8 or tomato sauce
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• pinch of basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Ground cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 10oz can chili beans (do not drain)

1. Sautee onion, green pepper, garlic in oil. Add beef and continue cooking until brown. Add all other ingredients except beans, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce thickens - about 1.5 hours. Add beans and serve.

lean ground beef, oil, onion, clove garlic, green pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, salt, basil, bay leaf, brown sugar, ground cayenne pepper, chili beans

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chili-1254003 (may not work)