Chili Carne from Mary Lambert

Recipe

1 Tbsp. salad oil ( I don't use this)

2 lbs. lean ground beef or ground turkey

1 c. coarsely chopped onions

1/4 c. diced green peppers

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 16 oz. cans tomatoes

1/3 c. chili powder

1 1/2 tbsp. salt

3 - 16 oz. cans red kidney beans

Directions

1. Brown ground beef or turkey, add onions, green pepper, and garlic until onion is tender. About 10 minutes; stirring frequently.

2. Add tomatoes and their liquid, chili powder and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in beans and their liquid; heat. Serve in soup bowls with choice of accompaniments.

*Accompaniments: shredded cheddar or monterey jack, shredded lettuce, diced avacados, minced onion, chopped green pepper, chunks of french bread, saltine crackers, tortilla or corn chips.