Gene Autry's Texas Chili

      Yield: 6 Servings

  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 shred

      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