Best Chunky Chili!

A very hearty chunky chili. Serve with sour cream on top or shredded cheese. Also, goes great with Italian bread. Makes a lot. Can cut in half to make smaller recipe.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 3  green peppers
• 2  red peppers
• 2  medium onions
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, not drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, not drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can black beans, not drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) packet  McCormick mild chili seasoning
• 1⁄8 cup  Frank's red hot sauce
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons ground black pepper

Directions

1. Using a large covered stock pot, brown the ground beef; drain the fat.
2. Chop onion and peppers to a large dice about 1/2 an inch big.
3. Cut the tomatoes so that they are chunky also.
4. Add all ingredients to pot with beef. If chili looks too thick add a cup of water to pot.
5. Mix together and simmer covered (stirring occasionally) for about 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours, until peppers are soft.
6. Add more of the last 4 ingredients to your taste.
7. Serve with your favorite toppings.
8. We like shredded cheddar on top.
9. Store in containers in fridge or freezer.