Chili

From: Nat...
1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
1/2 onion chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves
Cook this together, drain off drippings
add:
1 t. oregano
1 t. margarum
1 t. pepper
1 t. basil
1 t. salt
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. Italian seasoning
1 T. thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 T. chili powder
1 cup water
2 cans stewed tomatoes chopped
2 cans kidney beans (rinse and drained)
2 cans tomato sauce
Top with cheese, sour cream & Frito Lay chips
Once you have added the seasoning portion of the ingredients cook on low and let simmer for about 45 min.  this will allow it to thicken.  Enjoy!