Chile Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. red kidney beans (3 cans)
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. beef or venison hamburger (optional)
1 lb. can tomatoes (2 c.)
1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. chile pepper (more for hotter chile)
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Brown onion, green pepper and meat in hot frypan.
Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.