Simple Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 can red kidney beans
• 2 cans tomatoes
• 1 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 3 Tbsp. onion (minced)
• 1 green pepper (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
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• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 4 slices bacon

Directions:

Cut up bacon; cook slightly, then set aside. Brown ground beef. Add other ingredients, after first draining and mashing tomatoes so they will blend with rest of ingredients. Add sugar and allow to simmer at least 1 hour. Serve on macaroni or spaghetti.

By Robin from Washington, IA