• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large can whole tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 can red beans, drained and rinsed well with water

In a large skillet or a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the green pepper and onion; drain fat.

Add tomatoes, crushing with spoon, and spices. Drain and rinse beans and add to chili; heat through and serve.

from Salley Cowherd