Roadhouse Chili

4 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 jalapeno, sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
3 cans kidney beans, undrained

Brown ground beef in a heavy skillet with onions, green peppers, jalape�o, garlic and butter. Drain.

Add remaining ingredients except the beans. Simmer for 45 minutes, adding more water as needed.

Add beans and simmer an additional 20 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and serve.

Yields 8 servings.