Ingredients

  • 3 -4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or use chipotle chili powder or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
  • 1 (13 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
  • salt
  • 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 -2 teaspoon louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
  • 5 -8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced)
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in onions, garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes).
  • Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
  • Add in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and hot sauce (if using) season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.
  • Add in beans, cooked ground beef and bacon if using; mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.
  • Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.