Mom’s Chili

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 T. chili powder (Dick will want to add chipotle)

1 green pepper, chopped

1 can tomatoes, chopped

1 can kidney beans, drained

Dash of salt, pepper, powdered cloves, red pepper

1 bay leaf

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan. Drain the fat, and add rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer. (Best made a day ahead, refrigerated and reheated)