Chili, All American

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1/2 of large green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz.) small red beans, or kidney, drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 to 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Brown beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
Put in a large pot.

Stir chili powder into cold water, and add to meat mixture; add all remaining ingredients except for beans.
Bring to boil and reduce heat.
Simmer covered for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add drained beans and heat for about 5 more minutes, uncovered.

If desired serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped onion.