Chili Con Carne

The chili that eats like a meal. We love to eat this in the winter with a side of southern cornbread.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs hamburger
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can  whole peeled tomatoes, chopped not drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 -6  tablespoons chili powder
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cook and drain hamburger in a large skillet.
2. Saute onion, bellpepper, garlic and chili powder for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and juice along with tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
4. Simmer 15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
5. Remove from heat and top with sour cream or cheddar cheese.