Gene Autry’s Texas Chili

1 1/2 lb ground round
1 cl garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 pk chili seasoning or to taste
1 cn kidney beans (16 oz)
1 cn tomatoes, chopped (8 oz)
1 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 chopped onions (optional)

Brown ground round, onion, and bell pepper in a large saucepan until soft. Add chili seasoning, undrained kidney beans and tomatoes. Simmer covered for about 1 hour. Just before serving, add cheese and stir to melt. Top with chopped onions and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings

Gene Bartz World Famous Chili

2 lb lean meat, ground
2 cn red kidney beans (med cans)
2 cn tomato soup
2 t chili powder
1 cn ketchup (bean can size)

Mix all ingredients and cook in crockpot on low for 8-10 hours.

Yield: 12 Servings