Hearty Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
2 chopped green peppers
2 chopped onions
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1 hot pepper
1 can red kidney beans (optional)
3 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes
1 qt. water

Preparation

Brown ground beef with onions; season meat with garlic and cumin.
Drain.
Add all ingredients, except kidney beans.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.