Chili (Marlene #2)

	Ingredient
2 T	olive oil
2 lbs	hamburger
2 cans	kidney beans
1 large	onion (chopped)
1	green pepper (chopped)
1 T	garlic (chopped)
1 (7 oz) can	green chilies (mild) (chopped)
2 cans diced	tomatoes (28 oz total)
2 T	chili powder (vary on heat / taste)
2	bay leafs
1 tsp	cumin
1 T	oregano
1 T	brown sugar
1 T	vinegar
2 tsp	salt
1 tsp	pepper
x	sour cream
x	onion (chopped)
x	cheese (chopped)
x	jalapeno (chopped)
x	crackers

Preparation

1. Add olive oil to a pot and get hot.
2. Brown onion & garlic and set aside
3. Brown bell pepper
4. Brown hamburger
5. Mix all ingredients together in a crock pot or dutch oven or large pot and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Be careful not to burn.

Serving Instructions

1. Marlene's recipe says cook and serve with (optionally) diced onion, shredded cheese, diced jalapeno, crackers & sour cream