POLLY BERGEN'S CHILI 
3 cloves minced garlic
6 lg. onions, finely chopped
6 lbs. ground round or chuck
4 to 6 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. wine vinegar
Cooking oil
6 lg. green bell peppers, finely chopped
5 (16 oz.) cans Italian tomatoes
5 whole cloves
3 bay leaves
4 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
4 drops hot pepper sauce

In a large roaster, saute garlic in oil and remove. Saute onions and pepper until golden brown, remove and drain. Add meat to oil, separate with fork and cook until all meat is gray in color. Drain off fat. Add onions and peppers to meat; mix well. Then add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer over low heat 1 hour. Simmer uncovered 1 hour. Remove cloves and bay leaves. Serves 25.

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Polly Bergen's Chili
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 Deborah (Colorado) says:
I have made this chili for years and it is wonderful. I freeze it in 2 cup servings for winter. I also like to subsitute 2 cans of chili beans for 2 cans of kidney beans.
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 Vicky Robertson (Virginia) says:
I cut this recipe out of Parade when I was a young bride... many many years ago. It is always well liked. Bless you Polly Bergen!
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 Lady Walker (South Carolina) says:
Thanks for the tips for this "once young" bride! Began years ago and still making it today and always a "hit"! Freezes beautifully!
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 Mark (Georgia) says:
Thank you!!
I found this recipe in Parade when I was in the Air Force many years ago (60 or so). I have used it since that time and always received many compliments.
My most sincere gratitude.

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