2 lbs. ground chuck
1 lg. white onion, diced
1 lg. green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 qt. home canned or 2 cans stewed tomatoes
3 cans chili beans
1-2 tsp. chili powder (to taste)

In a Dutch oven brown ground chuck, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced onion, pepper (green) and garlic. Saute 15 minutes. Add tomatoes. Let simmer 2 to 3 hours. Add chili beans and chili powder as needed for desired spiciness. Serves 6 to 8.

For a Crowd: Add 1 pound beef (ground chuck), 1 can or pint stewed tomatoes and 1 can chili beans. Spices as required.