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Jalapeno Bell Pepper Chili

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 large bell peppers red, yellow, and orange, diced
  • 4 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium; cook onion about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add beef; break up with a spoon and brown about 8 minutes. Drain fat if needed.
  3. Stir in garlic, peppers, and jalapenos; cook 5 minutes until peppers begin softening.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, broth, and beans thoroughly.
  6. Boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  7. Uncover; simmer 30 more minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning; serve with cheese, sour cream, and cornbread.