Chili

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans kidney beans
2 (8oz.) cans tomato sauce
3 t. chili powder
1/2 t. basil
1/4 t. pepper

Cook beef with onions and garlic until brown.  Drain fat.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients.  Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer at least 20 minutes.  Makes about 5 cups.

Options:
*Garnish with shredded cheese, chopped onion, sour cream, or oyster crackers.
*Serve in homemade bread bowls.
*Cook in the crockpot for 4-6 hours on low.

(Adapted from Better Homes Cookbook)