Simple Chili Recipe

Simple Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 can (approximately 14-16 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (approximately 14-16 oz.) kidney beans
1-2tbsp. chili powder
1tsp brown sugar
Salt to taste
Tobasco sauce

In a large pot, begin by browning the ground beef. Once the beef is cooked, drain. Add the tomatoes and kidney beans. Add the chili powder. Add as much chili powder as you like, depending on how hot you want your chili. Add salt, also depending on how salty you would like it. Add brown sugar to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes. Sprinkle Tobasco sauce for extra flavor. There is no need to add water as the kidney beans and tomatoes will have enough liquid.
Put the chili on medium- high heat until it begins to simmer. Reduce to medium. Allow it to sit, uncovered, for approximately one hour, stirring occasionally, as it steams off the extra water and continues to thicken. The chili will begin to take on a deeper, redder color the closer it is to being done. Once done, you may add more salt or chili powder to taste.
For even better chili, cook the day before and allow it to "cure" overnight in the refrigerator. When you reheat it, add some water so it does not burn.
Chili can be served with sour cream, cheddar or Monterrey Jack Cheese, rice, crackers or fresh bread.
For larger recipe simply double the amounts.