Mom And Dad'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 to 5 Tbsp. chili powder
1 small can tomato paste
1 small can tomato sauce
2 cans pinto beans
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. water

Preparation

In a larger saucepan brown ground beef; add onion and bell pepper.
Saute until limp.
Add chili powder and mix well.
Add remaining spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste and 1 cup water.
Add canned beans or cooked beans and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
Ladle off any excess grease at top.
Serve with crackers or jalapeno cornbread.