Mccluskey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. hamburg
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 3/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 (4 oz.) can mild chilies, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)