Kick Butt Chili

This is one chili recipe that will
surely bring them back for more.
It's made with beef and chili beans.

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium high heat,
combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers.
Saute for about 5 minutes,
or until beef is browned.
Drain excess fat.
2.Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf,
cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce
and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours,
stirring occasionally.
Stir in the beans and heat through.