SCOTT'S THREE BEAN CHILI

Scott's Three Bean Chili image

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp olive or canola oil
1 c onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green or yellow pepper, chopped
2 carrots, cubed
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 tsp cumin
1 can(s) 28 oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes
2 c water or stock
2 or more tsp chili powder (depends on how hot you like it)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
3 can(s) canned beans - black, kidney, pinto, or chickpeas , etc. drained

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chili powder and red pepper flakes, oregano and salt and pepper. Lower heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in the beans and continue cooking, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.