Easy Chili I

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.

Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile 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.