Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2/3 c. chopped onion
• 1/3 c. chopped green pepper
• 15 oz. can tomatoes, cut up (with juice)
• 15 oz. can tomato puree
• 1 large can red kidney beans, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• Tabasco sauce (2 to 3 dashes or more if you like it hot)
• salt and pepper to taste
• shredded cheese (Monterey or other)