2 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 c. canned tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 (16 oz.) can red beans, chili beans or kidney beans, with liquid
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet. Brown the green pepper, onion and ground beef in the oil, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, tomato soup, paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaf and chili powder.

Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick. Add the garlic and beans with liquid and heat thoroughly. Salt to taste.