Chili

• 2 lb. ground chuck
• 1 small onion, cut in half top to bottom, then slice (yields 1/3 c.)
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, quarter lengthwise, then chop fine crossways
• 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 15 oz. can Del Monte stewed tomatoes (Mexican recipe)
• 15 oz. can kidney beans
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce (optional; if you prefer thicker, may not need 8 oz. can)
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1 tsp. olive oil

1. In large frying pan, brown hamburger; drain off all liquid. Dust hamburger with garlic powder (petty fair dusting).
2. Dust hamburger with chili powder (pretty fair dusting).
3. Sprinkle on dash of basil, then stir hamburger to mix seasonings well.
4. Place in 4 or 5-quart pot.

ground chuck, onion, jalapeno pepper, green pepper, del monte, kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, basil, olive oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=175805 (may not work)