Firehouse Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. chopped lean meat
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder (more or less to taste)
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped onion
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 large can kidney beans
5 large dashes Tabasco sauce
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans

Preparation

Brown meat and drain off fat.
Put meat in a 1-quart pot and add 2 cups water.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
Keep pot covered.
Stir occasionally.
Serves 5 to 6.