Mom's Black Bean Chili

1 lb. ground beef**, 85-90% lean
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 can black beans, undrained
1 can Bush's Chili Hot Beans
2 cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
1 can water
1 pkg. 2 Alarm Chili Kit* -- Use salt, cumin/oregano, paprika, dried garlic/onion, red pepper to taste, 1/2 - all chili powder (depending on how chili tasting you like it.) Do not use Masa flour unless you like it super thick.

1. Saute onion, pepper and ground beef. If your beef is not lean, drain grease if there is alot in bottom of pan.
2. Add 2 cans of tomatoes, 2 cans of beans and water.
3. Add individual spice packets. Do not use all of the red pepper unless you want "atomic" chili. Start with 1/2 of the chili powder mix and add more to taste. Sometimes I might add all of it, but usually about 2/3 of it. I do not use the Masa flour, but if you like it thick, you can.
4. Simmer for about 30 min. on low, stirring to prevent burning on bottom.

*If you cannot find the 2 Alarm Chili Kit, you can use Carol Shelby's chili kit. I usually add a little extra cumin when I use Carol Shelby's. (These are usually found in the section of the store that has the packaged sauce, spaghetti, gravy etc. mixes.)

**I have also substituted ground turkey for the ground beef. It still is good and has a "lighter" feel and taste to it.