Maaaaam's (AKA MARTY's) Chili

Brown 1 to 2 lbs (depending on size of group) of ground beef/venision and drain

Add following ingredients to meat:

1 onion chopped

1/2 to 1 green pepper chopped

1 beer

ketchup (1/2 to 1 cup) I usually do it to taste

1 large can of tomatoes (whole or diced) I prefer whole and then I can cut them later if needed. DO NOT DRAIN

2 cans of Light kidney beans (and again, for a larger group I add more.) Sometimes I drain a "little" liquid off but not necessary.

chili powder (start with 1 to 2 large tablespoons and add more if desired) You want to be able to taste the chili powder but not for it to be over powering and can be added at anytime even after it has cooked for a while.

Water (approximately 1/2 cup, again more can be added if needed)

Once you put it all together, you can "tweak" it as needed.....

Simmer for several hours......

(can also be done in crockpot, just brown the meat first and drain and then throw everything and cook)

opt ...... I have sometimes thrown in a can of Rotel tomatoes too but not the HOT ones.....just depends on who is eating it=)

Toppings for table:

grated cheddar

sour cream

onion

serve with jalapeno cheese cornbread. mmmmmmmmmmmm