Easy Texas Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large onion , diced
• 1 large bell pepper , minced
• 3 cans pinto beans , 15 ounce
• 2 cans diced tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 4 cans tomato sauce , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups chili powder
• 3 jalapeño peppers , Optional
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook and stir beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until beef is browned and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

2. 2

   Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer chili, stirring occasionally so it does not stick, for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours; the longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.