Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 carrots (chopped rustic)
  • 2 celery ribs (chopped rustic)
  • 1 green pepper (chopped rustic)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes (not drained)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste (roasted garlic flavor)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons spices (above)
  • salt (optional)

Method

  • Make spice mixture, set aside.
  • Chop carrots, celery, and green peppers.
  • Add oil, vegetables, and ground beef to a deep soup pan.
  • Cook until meat is no longer pink (stir every once and awhile).
  • Add corn, beans, tomatoes, paste, sauce, spice mixture, and salt (if desired).
  • Stir and turn to low.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes.
  • Serve.