Damn Good Chili

Recipe By : Presto magazine ad
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds coarse ground round
1 large onion -- chopped
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces water
1 whole tomatoes -- (28 ounces) cut up*
1 tablespoon chili powder -- or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces kidney beans -- drained and rinsed*

Heat cooker and brown ground meat, onion, green pepper and garlic. Add remaining ingredients except, kidney beans. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe; cook 5 minutes. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Add kidney beans and heat through.

Note: *Up to 2 cans of kidney beans may be added. Increase cayenne and/or chili powder for hotter chili. I don't use a pressure cooker.....just a regular deep iron skillet! Serve with hot buttered cornbread.

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NOTES : *I also added cut-up tomatoes because we like them in chili, and a tablespoon of brown sugar, which is optional.