Easy Chili

Recipe by Danielle Spivey
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15401/easy-chili-i/

INGREDIENTS

Original recipe yields 6 servings

• 1-to-2-pound ground beef

• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 to 2 (16 ounce) can(s) chili beans, undrained
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion, and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.

Step 2

Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.

Step 3

Suggested Toppings

Pour chili into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.

• Fried onions or tortilla chips
• Shredded cheese
• Cilantro leaves and/or chopped scallions
• Sour cream