Mom's Chili

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef (lean is preferred)
• 2 sweet peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove (optional)
• 28 ounces tomatoes (stewed or diced, your choice)
• 18 ounces kidney beans (drained)
• 14 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 dash paprika
• 12 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional)

1. Heat olive oil over med-hi heat.
2. Add onions and garlic, saute for a few minutes (does not have to be browned).
3. Add beef and cook until beef is browned; drain, if necessary.
4. Once meat is cooked, add tomatoes, beans, sauce, green peppers, chili powder and paprika.
5. Lower heat to med-lo and let "simmer" for 2 hours to let flavours mingle.
6. I don't know how long you actually should do this, this is just what I do.
7. Next time I make this, I will saute the onion and beef, then put the whole lot into my crock pot for all day cooking.
8. This is GREAT the next day!
9. Wonderful over french fries or mashed potatoes too!

olive oil, ground beef, sweet peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, cocoa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moms-chili-100749 (may not work)