Chili

Thank you Aunt Tawnya for this recipe. I LOVE her Chili.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. hamburger
1 Tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic
1 chopped onion
2 - 1 lb. 14 oz. can dark red kidney beans (drained)
2 - 1 lb. 14 oz. cans diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
3-4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
2 bay leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

Brown and drain hamburger. Saute garlic and onion in butter, add to hamburger and place in a large pot. Add all other ingredients to pot and stir. Bring to a boil and stir well for 1 minute.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 6-8 hours stirring occasionally. (This is what makes it.)

*Optional - add crushed tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese.

**Leftovers - chili dogs, navajo tacos, cornbread