1 lb. ground beef (or more)

Brown the ground beef and add garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Pour off grease. Combine meat in large pot with the following:

1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, not drained
1 (15 oz.) can pinto, or pork and beans, not drained
2 (8 oz.) tomato sauce (or) 1 (8 oz.) tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can whole tomatoes
3 tbsp. chili powder (less if you don't like it hot)

Simmer 30 minutes. Ready to eat!