Chili | My Humble Abode

2 lbs.		Ground Beef (sirloin, round, chuck, etc.)
1		large onion (white or yellow)
1 28oz can		tomatoes (whole, diced, crushed, or stewed)
1 16oz can		light red kidney beans
1 16oz can		dark red kidney beans
1 16oz can		black beans
1 16oz can		red beans
1 8oz can		tomato sauce
1 6oz can		tomato paste
1 4oz can		mushrooms (pieces) — or fresh, chopped.

2-3		bay leaves
		chili powder (to taste)
		salt (to taste)
		black pepper (to taste)
		cayenne pepper (to taste)
		cumin (to taste)
		paprika (to taste)
		Tabasco Sauce (to taste)
		habanero sauce (to taste)
		barbecue sauce (to taste)
		hickory smoke seasoning (to taste)

Brown the ground beef with the onion in a very large stew pot.
Add the remaining items and heat over medium to low heat stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
Adjust seasoning to taste and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.