PAT'S PITTSBURGH CHILI

In a small amount of oil, saute until soft:
3 chopped onions 
3 chopped green peppers 
3 large cloves of garlic.

In another pan:

Brown 1-2 pounds leanest ground beef. Drain fat (if any) from beef and 
add to the onions and peppers (or the other way around). 
Add: 
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 
1 can tomato paste 
2 to 8 tablespoons chili powder*  
1 tablespoon sugar
A sprinkling each of salt, pepper, paprika 
2 bay leaves 
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon basil
Pinch of cayenne or some hot chili sauce.
Simmer for at least a half hour, until good and 
thick and then add:
1 or 2 cans kidney beans.
Seve with chopped onions, shredded sharp 
cheddar and a hearty red wine.
*You can always add more chili powder later, 
so start off easy. I use a 
mixture of hot and mild.

"Patricia P. Jennings" scherz19@mail.idt.net