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Cook Off Winner Chili Texas Style

I can't take credit for this winner - its a good friend's recipe.

Steps

Heat oil over medium high heat in a large dutch oven.
Add beef , onions , green pepper& garlic and cook until onion is tender , stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes& their liquid , hot peppers , chili powder , salt& bay leaves and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low , cover& simmer for 1 1 / 2 hours , stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves.
Stir in beans& their liquid and heat thoroughly.
Serve in soup bowls.
Sprinkle with cheddar or monterey jack cheese.
Place under broiler for 1- 2 minutes to melt.
Serve with your choice of sliced green onions , diced avocados , chopped green peppers , hunks of crusty bread , corn chips , saltine crackers or tortilla chips as accompaniments.

Ingredients

salad oil, stewing beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, diced tomatoes, hot pepper, mexican chili powder, salt, bay leaves, red kidney beans, cheddar cheese