Lorraine's Chili (2011 Revision)

2 Lbs 80% lean Ground Beef browned

4 Cans Tomatoes diced petite (Puree 3 of them)

2 (10 Oz) Cans Tomato Soup

3 (15 Oz) Cans Kidney Beans or whatever beans you like best

2 Cans Beef Broth

3-4 TB Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tb Sugar

2-3 Tb Chipotle Hot Sauce or to taste

2 Tb Onion Powder or a large Onion chopped

2-3 Tb Chili Powder

2 tsp Paprika

1 tsp each Thyme, Marjoram and Mrs. Dash Original

6 cloves minced Garlic (or more)

Brown and drain the ground beef and throw it all in a large crock pot. It is VERY watery looking so I let it cook on high heat for 6 hours, removing the lid to pour off condensation and stir every so often. Then removing the lid altogether the last 2 hours to thicken.

NOTE: If I were to use chopped onions I'd cook them along with any peppers if you add them with the ground beef.