Ingredients

2lb ground beef

1 onion (saute before adding)

1 green bell pepper

6 cans kidney beans

3 28oz cans crushed tomatoes

Spices:

3 bay leaves

3 Tbsp Chili Powder

2 Tbsp Salt

1 Tbsp Oregano

1 Tbsp Paprika

1 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Ground Cloves

1/2 tsp Cayenne

Preparation

Brown the ground beef, drain. Saute the onion. Transfer both to a dutch oven. Stir in all ingredients except 4 cans of kidney beans. Simmer 2 hours adding water if necessary. Add final 4 cans of kidney beans and simmer another 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.