Easy Chili

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Season with chili powder, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and jalapeños. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in beans and allow to heat through.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.