Red Chili

Ingredients

1 1/2 Ibs. ground chuck or round

2 medium onions

1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes

1 (6-oz) can tomato paste

1 cup water

1 beef bouillon cube

1 (16-oz) can red kidney beans

2 T. diced green pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. oregano

2 tsp. chili powder or ground cumin

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper or to taste

1 bay leaf

Directions

Combine first two ingredients in Dutch oven or large sauce-

pan.

• Brown meat, drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients, stir to blend.

• Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips. It is also good with a glob or sour cream and grated cheese on top. Makes 6 (about 1 1/2 cups) servings.