Lone Star Steakhouse® Chili

When the weather gets cold it's time to fire up the stovetop.
 This chain makes a tasty chili that warms the bones on a nippy
 fall day. This clone recipe is easy-to-make, low-fat and 
delicious. And if it's super brisk outside, you might want to add
 an additional tablespoon of diced jalapeno to aggressively stoke
 those internal flames.  

1 pound ground beef
1 diced onion 
1 tablespoon diced fresh jalapeno pepper 
1 15-ounce can kidney beans with liquid
1 14.5-ounce can peeled diced tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Garnish
grated cheddar cheese
diced onion
canned whole jalapeno chili peppers  
Hot enough for you?
 

1. Brown ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat. Drain fat. 
2. Add onion and pepper and sauté for about two minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour, stirring
 occasionally. Serve one cup in a bowl with the optional cheese,
 diced onion and whole jalapeno garnish on top.
Makes 4 servings.