Chili And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 green pepper
2 garlic cloves
3 1/2 c. tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 whole cloves
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. basil
1 c. water
2 cans chili beans

Preparation

Brown beef, onion, green pepper and garlic.
Add tomatoes, salt, spices and water.
Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add chili beans the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
Serves 8 to 10 people.