Aspen Grove's Homemade Chili

Ingredients:

Ground Beef or Sausage 1 1/2 #
Red Onion, medium diced 2 small onions or 1 medium
Green Pepper, medium diced 1 large Pepper
Garlic, minced 1 T
Chili Powder 3 T
Cumin 1 T
Paprika 2 T
Salt to taste
Brown sugar ¼ cup
Chipotle Tabasco Sauce 1 t (+/-)
Granulated Garlic 1 t
Ground Red Pepper pinch
Kidney Beans, Dark 2 medium size cans
Kidney Beans, Light 1 medium size can
Water 3 qts
Tomatoes, canned, diced 1-2 medium cans
Tomato Paste 1 small can

Procedure:

1. Brown beef/sausage in tilt grill with onions, green pepper and garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper, until pink color is gone. Drain excess fat.

2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer covered for about an hour.

3. Adjust seasoning and consistency as necessary.