2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. cooking oil
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
1-2 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin seed
3 dashes Tabasco
1 c. hot water
2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans

Cook beef, green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until beef is slightly browned. Add all ingredients, except beans and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir in undrained pinto beans, simmer 15 minutes. For a thinner mixture, add water.