* Exported from MasterCook * Chili #4 Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chili Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Lean ground beef 1 tb Butter 1 md Onion -- finely chopped 1 md Green or red pepper -- - finely chopped 16 oz Can kidney beans -- drained 16 oz Can tomatoes ** 8 oz Can tomato sauce 1 cl Garlic -- minced 1 sm Bay leaf 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Pepper 1/4 ts Cumin 1/4 ts Dried basil 1/4 ts Crushed oregano leaves 1 tb Chili powder ** drained, cut into bite size pieces In a heavy pot melt butter. Crumble meat into pot. Cook a few minutes until meat is no longer pink. Remove. To the pot, add onion and pepper. Cook a few minutes, stirring, until vegetables are soft. Add meat. Stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, at least 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve immediately. Busted by Christopher E. Eaves - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -