Ladies Aid Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (1 lb.) cans undrained tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
4 c. (two 15 oz. cans) kidney beans
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 c. (two 8 oz. cans) tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. cumin
dash of black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. corn meal

Preparation

In heavy pot, brown ground beef, onions, peppers and garlic. Drain excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients except beans and corn meal.
Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
Add beans and corn meal.
Corn meal serves as a thickener and adds a special flavor. Stir until desired thickness.
Add hot peppers or Tabasco for hot chili.
Recipe can be doubled.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.