Chilly Day Chili

This mild chili tastes great, has a nice thick texture, and practically cooks itself - What's not to love? The easy-to-prepare recipe came from the label of a ketchup bottle ;)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes or 2  cups  chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, partially drained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute onions and bell pepper in vegetable oil for 1-2 minutes; add ground beef and cook until browned; drain fat.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add beans and continue simmering for 15 minutes longer.