Chili

This is the chili that I usually make. I keep to the recipe with all of these ingredients but it seems like each time I make it, I usually end up adding a little more of this or that. So, feel free to experiment. This chili is not spicy so if you like heat, feel free to add more :).

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. Worcestershire sauce (I think I usually add a little more of this.)
3 T. chili powder
1 15 oz. can pinto beans
1 15 oz. can small red beans
1 15 oz. can pork and beans
1 - 2 T. sugar (only add one at the beginning and then more to taste)
1 qt. or 30 oz. crushed tomatoes (I have also used diced tomatoes for this but I like crushed.)
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 t. salt (I always add more salt.)
1/2 t. pepper
2 packets regular (not buttermilk) ranch dressing mix

Brown ground beef with onion. Add all remaining ingredients. Do not drain beans. Heat to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours but up to 4 hours.

I know the ranch dressing sounds weird, but trust me, it makes it fabulous :).