Suzanne'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies (such as Rotel)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Cook ground beef in bottom of a large soup pot and drain off most grease.
Add chopped onion to cook until softened.
Add all other ingredients (do not drain any of the cans).
Simmer 30 - 60 minutes for flavors to meld.
Adjust spices to your taste.