2 lbs. of hamburger
1 medium onion, minced
1 small green pepper
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 t. Cheyenne Pepper
2 t. Chili Powder
1 Quart of Water
1/2 Big Can of Tomato Juice
1 Large Can of Tomatoes (Squished)
3 Cans of Beans (mash 1)
Brown hamburger, onion & pepper in a large pan. Salt & Pepper it. Add rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook for about 45 minutes.
You can use diced tomatoes if you want. The beans I use are 2 cans of pinto beans and 1 can of kidney beans. I also add a couple of dashes of tabasco.
We usually eat the chili with diced pieces of velveeta cheese and corn bread or muffins. Soda crackers are good, too. Oh and don't forget the sweet pickles.
