Mom’s Chili Con Carne

Recipe courtesy of SLBride 2003

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

¾ cup chopped green pepper

1 – 1 lb. can (2 cups) tomatoes, broken up

1 – 1 lb. can (2 cups) dark red kidney beans, drained

1 - 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 tsp. salt

1-2 tsp. chili powder

1 bay leaf

In heavy skillet, cook meat, onion, and green pepper until meat is slightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf.

Makes 4 servings.