Vintage Recipe--Chili Con Carne

3 Tbsp fat
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper,chopped

1 pound hamburger

2 1/2 cups tomatoes
1 can condensed tomato soup
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 clove garlic, mashed
 1 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups kidney beans

Heat fat in a large skillet. Add the onion, green pepper and meat. Cook until brown, stirring occasionally. Add next 6 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if mixture gets too thick. Combine garlic and salt; add to mixture along with the beans. Stir well, heat to boiling. Pour into a large serving bowl and garnish with onion rings. Serve with hot corn bread. Makes 6 servings.

Corn bread: Generously grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. Heat it in the oven while mixing batter. Beat 1 egg in a bowl. Beat in 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup sifted flour, 1 1/2 cups corn meal, 1 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 cup soft shortening. Pour batter into heated pan. Bake in 450 degree oven for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown and done.