Our Favorite Beef Chili

Chili
1 lb. beef for stew
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup green pepper
1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2-3 tsp of chili powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook beef, onion, and garlic in pan until onion is tender. I put this mixture in the crockpot on low one day before I want to serve the chili. This might be unnecessary, but I like the beef to be very tender. In the morning I pull apart the beef and add all the other ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 additional hours. I always double this recipe.
Optional: serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fritos.