1.5 pounds ground chuck
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 can Chopped jalapenos (4 ounces)
2 (14-ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, I use a qt. of my canned tomatoes
juice & all
2 (15-ounce) can kidney beans including the juice
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat in a Dutch oven or big sauce pan. Drain off the fat.
2. Add the onions and green pepper and continue to cook until the meat is completely browned and the onions and peppers are tender.
3. Add garlic and jalapenos and cook until fragrant. Drain off any remaining fat and discard.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, chili powder and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
5. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. Season with ground black pepper, salt, tabasco sauce to taste.