BEEF & BEAN CHILI

1 1/2 LBS CHOP MEAT
1 RED PEPPER
1 GREEN PEPPER
1 LARGE ONION
2 LARGE CANS OF RED KIDNEY BEANS
2 CANS OF WHITE KIDNEY BEANS
2 LARGE CANS OF TOMATO SAUCE
2 TBSP CHILI POWDER
2 TBSP GARLIC POWDER
2 TBSP SALT
2 TBSP PEPPER
3 CUPS GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE

CHOP PEPPERS AND ONIONS VERY FINE AND SAUTEE WITH OLIVE OIL UNTIL TENDER. REMOVE FROM PAN AND PUT ON THE SIDE. BROWN MEAT IN THE PAN. IN A LARGE POT COMBINE BROWNED MEAT AND SAUTEED PEPPERS & ONIONS ON MEDIUM-LOW HEAT. DRAIN AND ADD BEANS TO POT. SEASON WITH SALT, PEPPER AND GARLIC POWDER TO TASTE. START WITH 1 TBSP OF CHILI POWDER AND ADD MORE TO TASTE. ADD 2 CANS OF TOMATO SAUCE. LET SIMMER FOR 2-3 HOURS WHILE STIRRING PERIODICLY.

SERVING SUGGESTION: SERVE OVER WHITE OR BROWN RICE WITH GRATED CHEESE ON TOP. ALSO GOES GREAT WITH RYE BREAD.