Wheat Chili

4 to 6 cups steamed wheat, or substitute cooked beans for 1/2 of the wheat
1 lb. lean ground beef, browned and rinsed
1 large onion, finely diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 clove minced garlic (optional)
1 teaspoon oregano or cumin
1 quart tomato juice
1 quart whole tomatoes
2 cups tomato sauce

Combine all ingredients and place in large casserole dish or crock pot. Simmer at least 1 1/2 hours. Can use crock pot on low setting and slow cook for 3 to 4 hours.

Testing comment: Recipe was easy to prepare and tasted good. This made a lot.

(Source: "Basic Food Storage Cookbook", South Jordan Utah River Stake, 2003, pg. 116)