My Mom's Chili Recipe

• 2 pounds hamburger meat browned
• 28 ounces of diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 quart (32 ounces) tomato juice
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Chili powder to taste
• Teaspoon of cumin
• Oregano leaves
• Pepper to taste
• 3-4 bay leaves

Brown the onions and garlic together
Simmer covered for 1 hour

Stir in:

• 15 ounces dark red kidney beans (strained)
• 1 cup sweet pickles (chopped)

Simmer for 1 hour