My Favorite Chili Con Carne

I have been making this recipe for so many years (36 plus) that I do not remember where it originated. I just made it (in multiple) for a Super Bowl party and since there was a request for the recipe, thought I would post it for future reference. We like to add cheese on top when we eat it. I hope others of you will enjoy it also.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1  lb diced tomato
• 1 (1 lb) can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
•  pepper, to taste
• 1 -2  teaspoon chili powder
• 2  bay leaves

Directions

1. Brown the beef, onions and green peppers together, then pour off grease.
2. Add the other ingredients, stir, cover and let simmer 1 hour.
3. Remove the bay leaves and serve.