Easy Chili

This economical and hearty ground beef and bean chili comes together easily, and after simmering for about 1 1/2 hours, is ready to serve.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine ground beef and chopped onion in a kettle; cook until the beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, chopped green bell pepper, chili powder, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in kidney beans and continue cooking, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.