Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 16 oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. cocoa

Method

  • In a large kettle, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients in this order: tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, basil and cocoa.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer about 45 minutes.