SuperBowl Chili...mmmmm

Tried and true, this is an AWESOME chili!

2 lbs. hamburger (browned and drained)
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 Qt. tomato juice (large can)
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 small can diced green chilis (if desired)
2 cloves crushed garlic (or 2 tsp. minced in jar)
1 T. salt
3 T. chili powder (I use 4)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf (whoever gets the bayleaf in their bowl has to do the dishes)
2 cans firm pinto or kidney beans (I use 1 can-my family doesn't LOVE beans)

Dump all ingredients except beans in a LARGE pot on stove (or in crock pot*).
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 1 hour.
Add beans, boil again, reduce heat, simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
Serve with cornbread...over rice or pasta to stretch it.
Add a spoonful of sour cream and handful of grated cheddar to each serving.

*If using a crock pot, after you dump in all the ingredients, cook on high heat 1 hour, reduce to low, cook 1 more hour. Add beans, cook on high again for 30 minutes, reduce to low and serve after 30 minutes.