The Best Chili EVER.

    I made a big ole crockpot of this chili last night and it's gonna last us through the weekend.  It's easy and can simmer all day long.  Great with the broccoli cornbread:

2 lbs. ground beef or chuck

1 green bellpepper

1 medium onion

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 can (12 oz.) of tomato sauce

2 cans light red kidney beans

2 TBsp. chili powder

3 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Here's what ya do.  Brown the beef (mostly), drain excess fat.  Add in chopped onion and bellpepper.  Cook.  I then transfer to a crockpot.  Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings.  Do NOT add in the beans until 15-20 minutes before you are ready to eat the chili, as they will get mushy if they sit all day.  Simmer on the LOWEST setting until you're ready to serve it up.  Great fall meal!!!