Easy Chili I ​

Servings: 12

Ingredients

	2 pounds ground beef
	2 cups chopped onions
	5 tablespoons chili powder
	2 tablespoons garlic, minced
	1 cup chopped green bell pepper
	2 bay leaves
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
	2 (29-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
	2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
	2 (16-ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
	salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1 In a sizable saucepan over medium-high temperature, combine the bottom beef, onion, and bell peppers. Saute for approximately five minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain surplus fat.

Step 2 Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, hot peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.