Darn Good Chili

Best chili concoction this side of the Rio Grande! Not for the faint of heart.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup taco sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan or stockpot, cook ground beef, onion and red pepper until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat.

Step 2

Stir in the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa and taco sauce. Lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans just before serving and heat through.