Chili Corn Carne

serve 4

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion sliced
3 tbs shortening or salad oil
1 green pepper chopped
1 can of tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
3 cloves
1 bay leaf crushed
2-3 tbs chili powder
1 can red chili or kidney beans
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup of water
rice (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown the onion in the shortening or salad oil. add the beef n green pepper brown, stirring as the meet cooks. add the tomatoes, salt, cloves, bay leaf and chilies powder.
2. Cover and cook about 2 hours.
3. add bean, wine and water. simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. try serve on rice.