Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground chuck
• 1 small onion, cut in half top to bottom, then slice (yields 1/3 c.)
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, quarter lengthwise, then chop fine crossways
• 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 15 oz. can Del Monte stewed tomatoes (Mexican recipe)
• 15 oz. can kidney beans
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce (optional; if you prefer thicker, may not need 8 oz. can)
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1 tsp. olive oil