Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. ground beef round
2 c. chopped onion
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 or 2 Tbsp. crushed hot red pepper
3 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 (1 lb.) cans pinto beans (undrained)
2 (1 lb.) cans whole tomatoes (undrained)
1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Preparation

In large heavy
skillet, over medium heat, saute ground beef, stirring occasionally, until red color disappears.
Pour off fat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, crushed red pepper, chili powder,
cumin,
oregano
and
salt;
mix
well.
Cook, stirring, until onion and green pepper are tender.
Add beans, tomatoes, corn and tomato sauce; stir to mix well, breaking up tomatoes with
fork.
Simmer
slowly,
covered
and
stirring occasionally, until
thickened
and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes.