Chili

I got this recipe from Marilyn Johnston. It was my favorite at the Ward Chili cook off!

Cook together:

2-3 lbs ground beef

1 large onion

9 cloves minced garlic 

Then add:

1 quart tomato juice

3/4 cup chopped green pepper

1 16 oz can diced tomatoes (or more?)

3 16 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 8ox tomato sauce 

1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp thyme

1-2 tsp chili powder

4 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

1 quart water

Cook for 45-60 minutes.