Fresh Tomato, Red Bell Pepper And Black Bean Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 -6 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs ground beef (or use 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground lamb)
• 1 lb sirloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional add in for more heat)
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 cups canned black beans, drained
• 3 cups beef broth
• grated cheddar cheese
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat; add in beef cubes; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until slightly browned on all sides, (about 10 minutes).
• 2 add in the ground beef, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper (and dried chili flakes if using); cook for about 10 minutes.
• 3 add in the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
• 4 add in the tomato paste, sugar, chopped tomatoes and red bell peppers; cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
• 5 uncover and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
• 6 add in the black beans and beef broth (about 1/2 cup at a time to thin out the sauce to desired consistancy) cook/simmer for another 20 minutes (or more).
• 7 ladle into bowls and top with grated cheddar cheese or sour cream, or both.