Donovan's Code "3" Chili

In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook meat, onion, and sweet pepper until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain fat.

Add the beef broth, beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, jalapeno chile pepper, if you like, salt, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper to the meat mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add enough water or tomato juice the last 20 minutes of cooking to desired consistency. Makes 5 or 6 servings.