4	lbs.	ground beef
1	tbsp.	salt
4	large	onions, chopped (4 cups)
4	med.	green peppers, chopped (2 cups)
4	cans	kidney beans, drained (1 pound each)
2	cans	tomatoes (1 pound 13 oz. each)
2	cans	tomato sauce (15 oz. each) (3¾ cups)
1½	tbsp.	chili powder (up to 2 tbsp.
½	tsp.	paprika
3		bay leaves, finely crushed

• Season ground beef with salt.
• Brown the meat in a 10-quart Dutch oven or kettle.
• Add onion and green pepper; cook till tender but not brown.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add water, if needed for desired consistency.

Makes 25 servings (about 1 cup each)