1 lb. ground beef
2 lg. onions, chopped
1 lg. green bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. red pepper, crushed
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (20 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 lg. bay leaf

Brown ground beef in skillet for 10 minutes, drain. Add onions, green pepper, chili powder, salt, paprika and red pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans and bay leaf. Pour into crock pot and cook on medium for 6 to 8 hours. Add a small amount of water if necessary. Remove bay leaf before serving. Yield: 4 servings.