Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       Tablespoon   Olive oil
   1       large        Onion -- diced
     1/2                Green bell pepper -- chopped
  60       Ounces       Crushed tomatoes
  80       Ounces       Dark red kidney beans, drained
   3       Tablespoon   Chili powder (or to taste)
   1       teaspoon     Salt
   1       Tablespoon   Sugar (optional)

Preparation:

Heat the oilve oil in a very large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the onions and pepper until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour