STEP 1:

1 1/2 lb. coarse ground beef
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. chili power
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. finely diced garlic
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce (if needed)

STEP 2:

1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne and/or hotter chili peppers (for those who like it HOT)
salt, to taste

In a large skillet cook ground meat, adding remainder of step 1 ingredients as listed. Place ground meat in pot with beans (step 2). Season to taste and simmer for about 30 to 60 minutes adding liquid as needed.

Submitted by: Larry