Mary Ann'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef or venison
1 lb. canned stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) jar picante sauce (mild, medium or hot)
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder (if desired)

Preparation

Brown meat and chopped onion; drain.
Place meat mixture and the rest of ingredients in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Stir occasionally.