Firehouse Chili

1.5 pounds ground beef, turkey or chicken

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1 1/2 to 2 Tbl. chili powder, or to taste

2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes, un-drained

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans un-drained

Brown the meat. Add the onion (optional) and garlic (optional) and cook until onion is limp. Drain off the fat and place the meat in a crockpot. Add cayenne, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Mix well. Cook on high for at least 2 hours or low for 4 hours.