2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbs garlic flakes
2 one lb cans tomatoes
2 tbs chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
3 dashes Tabasco
1 cup hot water
2 15oz cans chili hot beans
1 15oz can whole kernel corn

Cook beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic in Dutch oven until beef is slightly browned. Drain off excess grease. Add all ingredients except corn and beans. Simmer uncovered 1 hour. Stir in undrained beans and corn. simmer 30 minutes longer. Serve. For the brave, Jalapeno pepper may be substituted for the green pepper or added. Or you may add additional Tabasco sauce. Guten Appetit.