Kevin and Linda Nealon`s Delicious and Simple Chili

1 tb Olive oil

1 lg Onion; diced

1/2 Green bell pepper; chopped

3 cn Crushed tomatoes (28-oz ea.)

2 cn Dark red kidney beans

-- (40-oz each), drained 3 tb Chili powder (or to taste)

1 ts Salt

1 tb Sugar (optional)

Heat the oilve oil in a very large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the onions and pepper until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour * Source: The Compassionate Cook - by Ingrid Newkirk and PETA * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias