Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb. ground chuck
  • 2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 qt. canned tomatoes
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 (1 lb.) cans kidney beans

Method

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until all red disappears, keeping beef in small chunks.
  • Pour off fat.
  • Add onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, oregano, basil and cumin and mix well.
  • Cook, stirring until onion and green pepper are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with a fork.
  • Simmer slowly, covered, stirring occasionally until thickened and all flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
  • Add kidney beans, simmer covered, for about 15 minutes, or until hot.
  • Makes 12 to 16 servings.