The Chili Pot
["2 lb. extra lean ground beef", "3 medium onions, chopped", "1 1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced", "1 large red bell pepper (1 c.)", "1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes with thick tomato puree", "1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste", "1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained", "1 tsp. salt to taste", "2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce", "1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley", "2 tsp. chili powder"]
["Cook beef, onions, red pepper and garlic in 3-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until onions are tender and beef loses pink color.", "Add rest of ingredients.", "Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until flavors are blended.", "Serve with toppings.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["extra lean ground beef", "onions", "fresh garlic", "red bell pepper", "tomatoes", "tomato paste", "kidney beans", "salt", "pepper sauce", "fresh parsley", "chili powder"]