Chili, Plain And Simple But Darn Good - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
6 large garlic cloves, coarsley chopped (do not mince the garlic)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, with juice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons seasoning salt or 2 teaspoons white salt, to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, with juice

Preparation

In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until no longer pink; drain all fat.
Add in garlic, oregano and chili flakes; cook stirring until browned (about 12-15 minutes, for the best flavor the meat must be slightly browned).Add in chili powder and cumin; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally.
Stir in the beans with their liquid and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.