Beefy Traditional Chili

For some reason cold weather and chili just seem to go together perfectly for me.  There are so many kids of chili and I have 3 different chili recipes that I make so it never gets boring!  This one is my favorite I think because it's one of those "comfort foods" that you always know will turn out great.

Beefy Traditional Chili:

Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground beef
3 cans red kidney beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes
3-4 small cans tomato sauce
1 packet of your favorite chili seasoning
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2-1 can diced green chilies
1/4 cup water
grated cheese for garnish, if desired


Directions:
Brown meat in large pot; drain grease.  Add onion and bell pepper and cook until onions are clear and soft.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes or until cooked through.  Serve with grated cheese, if desired.  Goes great with Fritos chips or fresh-baked cornbread!