1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef (for vegetarians you can substitute tofu for the ground beef and it turns out good.)
1 green pepper
1 onion
1 head garlic
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes or 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/16-1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on desired spicyness. don’t add much more than this, it gets real hot)
salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Brown meat (drain grease).
2. Cut up vegetables.
3. Put everything in a pot and boil on stove around 3 hours covered.
Crock Pots also work, but I’ve found it doesn’t turn out as good. It is always better heated up the next day.
4. That’s it.

Or just purchase the Ready-Made Progressive Chili