Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 1/2 onions, diced
• 1 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 to 1 hot chili pepper (jalapeno, habanero, or Serrano), seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 16-ounce cans of Italian-style tomatoes
• 2 16-ounce cans of kidney beans, drained
• 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and chilies
• 1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• 1 cup of water
• 1 Tablespoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tablespoons of chili powder

Directions:

• Brown the meat, onions, and peppers on the stove, then drain.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in the crock-pot, and add the meat, onions, and peppers. Stir well.
• Cover and cook on low for a minimum of 4 hours. But as the top chefs on TV taught us last week, the longer you simmer your chili, the more flavor it will have.
• Optional toppings for your chili could include sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and crackers, tortilla chips, or cornbread.