1 1/2 c. red chili beans or 1 #2 can (2 1/2 c.) kidney beans
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
3 tbsp. fat
2 (1 lb.) cans (4 c.) tomatoes
1-2 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
Dash paprika
Dash cayenne pepper

Soak chili beans overnight. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Brown onion, green pepper and meat in hot fat. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 2 hours adding water if necessary. Add beans; heat thoroughly. Makes 6 servings.