[macojoe]

CHILI

3 lbs. ground beef
4 or 5 large green peppers chopped
2 large Spanish onions chopped

6 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 - 5 tsp. chili powder- depends what you like
1/4 - 1 tsp. crushed red pepper - same as above

2 large (28 oz.) cans of crushed peeled tomatoes (not Italian style)
2 large (28 oz.) cans of tomato sauce (not Italian style)
3 - 15 1/2 oz. cans of kidney beans (I use the juice and all)

1. Combine beef, green peppers and onions, sauté until beef is cooked continually stirring and breaking up the beef into fine pieces
2. Drain and return to pan
3. Stir in remaining ingredients
4. Simmer for a couple hours(your taste decides)
5. Serve, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips