Can't Noboby Make Chili Like Ya Moma's!

Good ole Mom has perfected this over the years. This is the one dish the entire family likes. It is simple and smells wonderful while simmering.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
• 1⁄2 small green bell pepper, chopped finely
• 1  small onion, chopped finely
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) envelope  french original  chili seasoning mix
• 1 (10 ounce) can  diced Rotel Tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (if you like yours a little more soupy) (optional)
• 3 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans (or 4 if desired to your taste)

Directions

1. Mix cooked beef, chilli mix, Rotel, paste, sauce and beans in dutch oven.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. While waiting for this mixture to reach boiling stage sauté bell pepper, onion and garlic.
4. Add to boiling mixture.
5. Reduce to a simmer, cover (vent lid) and cook a MINIMUM of 1 hour.
6. The longer it simmers the better.
7. This is great leftover.
8. We serve with American cheese and corn chips.
9. I hope you let me know how you like it so I can tell Mom!