Trail'S End Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck
1 large bell pepper
1 large onion
3 hot peppers (optional)
2 pkg. brown gravy mix
2 (15 oz.) cans whole tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato paste
2 (15 oz.) cans chili beans
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans
chili powder to taste
1 pot coffee

Preparation

Brown meat, onion and peppers.
When peppers are tender, stir in brown gravy mix and add 1/2 pot coffee.
Stir until gravy is mixed.
Lightly chop tomatoes and add.
Add tomato paste and beans.
Add remaining 1/2 pot coffee and use chili powder to suit your taste.
Bring to a boil while stirring.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve with crackers.