Love this. I spice it up quite a bit sometimes.

• 1 large Onion, chopped
• 1 Green Pepper, chopped
• 3/4 lb Hamburger
  • Brown, drain fat

• 1 lb (2 cups) Diced Tomatoes
• 1 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
• 2 lb Red or Kidney Beans including liquid
• 1.5 tsp Chili Powder
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1/3 cup Ketchup
• Dash Cayenne
• Dash Paprika
  • Add, cover, simmer 1.5 hours

• Original recipe lists some additions for a double recipe:
  • 1/2 can Tomato Paste
  • 1/3 cup Ketchup
  • Oregano, mustard Vinegar
• Not sure why original recipe called for adding the bean liquid at the end. I just put it in with the beans and it doesn't seem to hurt anything.
• I've started doubling the recipe but using only 1 lb of ground beef. Not as beefy, but a bit healthier.