The ol' homestead

This is a recipe I tried and we just loved it. I found it in a book called "Love Notes to our Moms" I made served it with some fresh homemade cornbread and it was just yummy!

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, extra lean

1Tbsp. olive oil

1 Cup sweet onion, chopped

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

1/4 Cup yellow bell pepper, chopped

28 oz. can crushed organic tomatoes, undrained

16 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 Cups chicken stock, broth

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. Tabasco Sauce

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

In a large saucepot, brown beef until cooked through, drain and set beef aside.

In the same pot, add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and olive oil and saute over medium heat until onions are translucent.

Add remaining ingredients and cooked beef. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.