Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Gebhardt® Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth

Method

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
  • Add the onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook until onions and pepper are translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
  • Add the beef and increase the heat to medium-high.
  • Cook until no longer pink, for about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
  • Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes and their juice, crushed tomatoes, beef broth and another 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to simmer at least another 45 minutes, or longer to develop flavor.
  • Serve, allowing each person to season their bowl to their liking with salt, pepper, hot sauce, sour cream, grated cheese, and/or chopped onions.