5-Bean Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Brown ground beef and onion in a large non-stick skillet until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain off fat and transfer ground beef mixture into a large Dutch oven.
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
Remove bay leaves and serve.
**Addwater if needed for desired consistency.