Instructions: In a large pot bring the tomato puree and whole tomatoes to a slow boil. While this is heating, brown the ground beef with chopped onion.

Add this to the tomato mixture. Add chili powder and simmer for 1 hour.

Add oregano, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Add kidney beans and simmer 30 minutes longer.

Serve in a bowl with Cheddar cheese on top and a dollop of sour cream placed in the center. Diced onions complete the garnish.

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