A great chili for those cold winter nights.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1-6 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 pound can chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cans kidney beans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Tabasco sauce to taste

Directions

• Brown the ground beef, onions and pepper in a skillet. Drain fat. Incorporate tomatoes, and tomato paste. Transfer to a large pot. Add water, beans, garlic and spices. Mix well and simmer covered for about an hour. Add Tabasco to taste.

Notes

• This is a family favorite from Erin Rumpke’s side of the family