Chili

1 pound ground beef
1 chopped onion
1/2 chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 16 oz can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 16 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 8 oz can tomato sauce (or more, if desired)
2-3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Saute onion, green pepper and garlic and brown ground beef in a large saucepan.  Drain the fat.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to boil.  Then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.