Jim Lehrer's recipe for "Campaign Chili"
also known as (North Texas Chili)

Jim is a renowned journalist, who is sharing his favorite election night remedy.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds lean ground meat
• 2 good-sized cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• Chili powder to taste
• Salt to taste
• 2 good-sized cans dark red kidney beans
• Grated Colby longhorn cheese
• Corn chips

METHOD:

1. 1. In a large skillet or pot, brown meat.  Drain grease.  Add tomatoes, green pepper, onion, chili powder and salt.  Also, add small amount of water.
   
   
2. Let the mixture simmer over a low heat for 1 ½  hours.  Taste and adjust the seasonings if, and when, necessary.  Add the kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.
   
   
3. Serve with grated Colby longhorn cheese and corn chips.