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Easy Spicy Beef Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, stem & seeds removed, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can + 1 (15ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (or add to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large saucepan or stockpot over medium high heat, cook the ground beef just until it starts to brown. Drain. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté one minute more, or until beef is browned and onion & pepper has softened.
Add the un-drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, jalapenos, bay leaf and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & cover. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
