Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 2 smoked tomatoes, diced
  • 3 fresh tomatoes, diced (or one 15 oz can diced tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup red wine (adds great depth of flavor, substitute with additional broth, if desired.) (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • Optional toppings
  • sour cream (optional)
  • tortilla chips (optional)
  • shredded cheese (optional)

Method

  • Brown beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic in dutch oven, or other large pan, over medium-high heat until meat is cooked through. Drain.
  • Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire, brown sugar, sea salt, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If it's too thick, add more broth; if it's too thin, remove lid and simmer uncovered until your desired consistency is reached.