Chili

Mommy and I love to cook and bake. Sometimes, though, it's hard to replicate the recipes because, as Mommy says, cooking is an art, not a science, so we don't really measure anything too accurately; we just kinda throw stuff in. Last weekend we made some really yummy chili. It was so good that we made some again last night for Daddy's friends. It's so good that we're going to post the recipe here so we remember how to make it next time.

Mommy's Yummy Chili
1 lb hamburger
1 lb spicy sausage (we used venison sausage made by one of Mommy's coworkers)
1 onion, chopped
1 can light red kidney beans
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 small can tomato paste
1 can tomato soup
1 can ro*tel (any variety)
1 can diced tomatoes
2-3 bay leaves
chili powder
basil
fresh ground black pepper

In a large, heavy bottomed pan, brown the meat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Pour in all the cans. Add the bay leaves and 10-15 shakes of the spices. Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 filling servings.