1 tbsp. oil
1 lg. onion (diced)
1 lg. bell pepper (cut up)
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
2 lg. cans tomato sauce
1 lg. can tomatoes (cut up)
1 lg. can kidney beans
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco sauce (optional) to taste

In a Dutch oven saute onion and bell pepper in oil. Add ground chuck, cook until brown. Drain off fat.