1 lb. chopped beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sm. can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
Dash of hot sauce or hot pepper
Fresh parsley, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, diced
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 sm. carton sour cream
Taco chips

Saute beef, onion, garlic and pepper. When beef is cooked add tomato sauce, sugar and all spices with parsley. Simmer on low heat. Add can of kidney beans, do not drain beans. Cook on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

To serve, place a few chips on plate. Spoon chili mixture on top. Add cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and pepper. Top with a tablespoon of sour cream. Place more chips on side of plate. Serves 4 to 6.