Mamma's chili

2 pounds ground beef

64 ounces of crushed tomatoes (I use my canned fresh tomatoes)

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. Cumin ( to taste)

1 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup sugar
small can of tomato paste 

**1 can red beans drained 

salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef and onion, drain fat.

Mix tomatoes and seasonings in large kettle or pot. Add hamburger to tomatoes. Simmer for half an hour to blend flavors. Always best the next day.

**Ranch style beans are 100 times better so I use these now and it puts the chili over the top great.

**Sometimes I like to add about 2 Tbls. of chopped green pepper.