Ingredients
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)
Preparation
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.
