Headquarters Chili

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 one-pound can of diced tomatoes
1-2 tbsp of chili powder
1 tsp. crushed cumin seed or ground cumin
4 or 5 drops Tabasco sauce(optional)
1 15oz. can of kidney beans

Cook beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic in oil until beef is lightly browned. Add all ingredients except beans. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in undrained beans; cover and simmer 20 minutes.