H&L Speakeasy Chili

      Yield: 12 Servings

      5 lb ground round

     16 oz can,dark red kidney beans

     16 oz can,light red kidney beans

      2    (16 oz) cans small red beans

      1 T  vegetable oil

      3 lg green peppers,cored and

      1    chopped

      3    jalapeno peppers,cored and

      1    chopped

      1 lg red onion,chopped

      1 lg spanish onion,chopped

      1 lg white (or yellow onion)

      1    chopped

      8    (8-10!) cloves garlic

      1    finely,Chopped

      4    (28-32 oz.) cans whole

      1    tomatoes

      3    (64 oz) cans of tomato juice

      1    chili powder,To Taste

      1    salt and pepper

Break up and cook meat in large frying pan until browned and crumbly.

Drain thoroughly.  Season with salt, pepper, and at least 1

tablespoon of chili powder.  Set aside. Saute green peppers,

jalapenos, onions, and garlic in oil until limp. Quarter the whole

tomatoes and dump with juice from pan into a large pot. Add

hamburger, sauteed vegetables, and beans to pot. Add tomato juice

until chili is soupy, not too thick. Season with chili powder to

taste. Simmer for 90 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent