Brenda's Big Pot of Chili
2 pounds ground chuck
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeds cleaned out and diced
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cans chili beans, or one large can
2 (15 ounces) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water

Brown ground chuck, onion, green pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Drain grease if necessary. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil then simmer for a half hour. At this point add to a crockpot and it can cook on low as long as you need it to. Stir occasionally and add a little water if it needs it. Set up the crockpot with a ladle, bowls, and toppings such as green onions, sour cream, shredded cheese and extra jalapenos. Also have bottles of Tabasco and hot sauce for those who like it extra hot.