Steph's Chili

Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 (29 oz) can kidney beans (withOUT liquid, rinsed)
1 (29 oz) can pinto beans (withOUT liquid, rinsed)
1 c diced onion
1 small can green chilies
1 large can diced tomatoes
2-3 tsp cumin powder
1 pkg Williams chili powder (at Kroger) (can use 2 pkg if using more meat or for a richer flavor -- it has no salt)
1 1/2 tsp black pepper (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY - do not omit!)
Salt, to taste


Preparation:
1. Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet over meduim heat. Drain fat.

2. In a large pot, combine cooked beef with all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.

3. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2-3 hours (or put in crock pot on low).

NOTE: For meatier chili, add 1 lb ground beef and omit beans, as desired.