Chili

3 lbs. lean hamburger 1 qt. tomato puree 1 large onion,chopped 1 large sweet pepper,chopped 1/2 cup chili powder 6 tbs. flour 1 tbs. sugar 1 tbs. salt 3 cloves garlic,minced 2 14.5 oz. cans kidney beans,drained 1 cayenne pepper,thinly sliced (optional)

Add all ingredients to crock pot. Mix thoroughly. Cook on high for 1 hr. then turn it to low and cook for an additional 5 to 6 hours. Serve over pasta with a garden or Caesar salad.