Chili


 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 12 ounces ground beef
 * 1 cup onion, chopped (1 large onion)
 * ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 (15.5 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
 * 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
 * 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
 * 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan, cook ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat.
 * 2) Stir in un-drained tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, basil, and pepper.
 * 3) Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Cook's Note
20 minutes is the minimum time for this chili to be cooked. A low simmer for an hour or more is acceptable to allow the flavors to mingle. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.