Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 lb – Ground Beef
• 2 medium – Onions, chopped
• 2 – Green Peppers, chopped
• 1 lb 12 oz – Crushed Tomatoes
• 8 oz – Tomato Sauce
• 4 tsp – Chili Powder
• 1 tsp – Salt
• 1/2 tsp – Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp – Cayenne Red Pepper (or Hot Paprika)
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin
• 15.5 oz – Red Kidney Beans, drained
• 8 oz – Grated Cheese: American, or Cheddar, or 4 Cheese Mexican blend
• Olive Oil

Preparation

• Cook and stir Ground Beef, Onions and Peppers, in a large skillet, over medium high heat until Beef is browned and onions are translucent
• Except for Kidney Beans, add remainging ingredients; mix well; heat to boiling
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. (Or cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Add Kidney Beans and continue to simmer for 10 or 15 minutes more.
• Serve with Grated Cheese