Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 cups Finely chopped red or green pepper
  • 1 cup Chopped red onion
  • 1 heaping teaspoon fresh garlic or Pre-minced Garlic (from a bottle)
  • 4 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 1.2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 can 7 oz. roasted green chilies - seeded and chopped (if you like spicy substitute 2 fresh jalapenos - seeded.
  • 1 can 15oz Dark Red Kidney Beans - rinsed & drained.
  • 1 can 15oz Black beans -- rinsed & drained (no fat)
  • 1 can 14 oz Canned beef broth (no fat/reduced sodium)
  • 1 can 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over med heat. Add pepper, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, about 12 min.
  • Add chili powder and cumin; stir to blend. Increase heat to med high and add beef; break up with spoon and saute until beef is no longer pink, about 3 min.
  • Add beans, broth, diced tomatoes, chopped chilies and tomato paste and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer chili (uncovered) until liquid
  • thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Serve garnished with some shredded mexican cheese (jack/colby mix)