2 C. cooked beans
1 medium onion
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
2 T. butter
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
1 can water
1-2 T. chili powder
1 t. cumin seed (optional)
1/2 t. Tabasco sauce
1-2 t. salt
1/2 t. sugar
Slowly cook onion and green pepper in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add meat; cook until browned lightly, stirring enough to break up meat into bite-size pieces. Add water and remaining ingredients except beans. Cover and cook slowly 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding more water if needed. Mash a few beans to thicken chili a little. Add beans and a dash of Tabasco. Heat thoroughly. Serve alone or on a bun. 8 servings