Di's Chili

1 28oz Can Peeled Tomatoes in Puree
6 16oz Cans Kindey Beans (such as B&M)
1-1/2lbs Hamburger (I use 85% Lean)
1 6oz can Tomatoe Paste
1 1/2C Diced Onion
1C Green Peppers Diced
1T Chopped Garlic
3t Chili Powder
2t Ground Cumin
2t Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1t Black Pepper
1 1/2t Salt
1t Oregano

1/2-1t Cayenne Pepper

1-2T Olive Oil

In a large heavy pot saute Onions & Peppers on medium heat in oil. When Vegatables start to soften add beef and garlic and turn heat to high heat. Keep an eye on it, you want a good brown but not a burn! This might take a little time because the veggies will give off a fair amount of water, just cook itoff, that's flavor.

Once browned all spices, cook for a minute or two. Add Tomatoe paste and saute until you start to smell the tomatoe - about 2-3 minutes. Add Stewed tomatoes, chop or mash them with back of spoon (leave good sized peices).

Add the beans and bring to just a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or so, until heated through. You can eat it now, or if you want a deeper flavor cook on low for an hour stirring so it doesn't stick. The flavors will come out with this extra cook time.

This is not hot chili so for a kick you can add a small can of jalepanos (juice and all), I recommend you cook it for the longer time if you add the chilis.