Easy Chili

This easy chili is a snap to make with beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, spices, and beans in a large pot. Kick things up a notch with fresh jalapeños.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Step 2

Season with chili powder, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and jalapeños.

Step 3

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Stir in beans and allow to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.