Ricardo'S Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck or round
2 c. chopped onion (2 large)
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cans (1 lb. each) tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 can (about 1 lb.) kidney beans

Preparation

Brown meat in a heavy skillet; break up with a spoon or fork as it cooks.
Add onion and pepper; cook until soft.
Add tomatoes, salt, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and paprika.
Cover and simmer 2 hours.
Add hot water, if necessary, to keep mixture from thickening too much.
Add beans; heat thoroughly.
Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, heat until bubbly.
Makes 6 servings.