Favorite Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tomato sauce can water
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
3 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans

Preparation

Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper in heavy saucepan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, stirring until ground beef is crumbly; drain.
Combine tomato sauce, water, chili seasoning mix, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and marjoram in bowl; mix well.
Add to ground beef.
Add tomatoes and beans; mix well.
Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or to desired consistency, stirring frequently.
May add additional water if chili becomes too dry.
Yield:
6 servings.