Morrilyn'S First Prize Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 1/2 lb. tri tip, cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. dry leaf oregano
2 tsp. dry leaf basil
3 Tbsp. chili powder (to taste)
1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 oz.) can La Paz red chili sauce
2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (27 oz.) can kidney beans
2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans
8 oz. pkg. frozen white corn
2 (2 1/4 oz.) cans sliced olives

Preparation

Heat oil in large stock pot.
Brown onion, pepper, trip tip and garlic.
Add spices and sugar.
Saute about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, red chili sauce and drained tomatoes.
Simmer over low heat about 2 hours.
Add drained beans, corn and olives. Simmer about 1 more hour.