Classic Beef Chili

Ingredients

2 tablespoons	olive oil olive oil Options Extravagonzo Infused Olive Oil Price: $19.99 Napa Oil and Vinegar Bottles, Set of 2 Price: $13.46 Emile Henry Oil Cruet, 14 ounce Price: $37.99
3 pounds	lean ground beef
1 large	onion, chopped
1 red	bell pepper, chopped Peppercorns Options India Tree Coarse Sea Salt and Tellicherry Peppercorns Price: $8.99 Stainless-Steel Electric Salt and Pepper Mill Price: $35.96 MIU Stainless-Steel & Acrylic Mill Price: $11.66 PepperMate Mills Price: $39.99 View More
6 cloves	garlic, minced
46 ounces	spicy tomato juice
2-1/2 cups	crushed tomatos
15 ounce can	kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounce	can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon	ground cayenne pepper, or to taste Peppercorns Options India Tree Coarse Sea Salt and Tellicherry Peppercorns Price: $8.99 Stainless-Steel Electric Salt and Pepper Mill Price: $35.96 MIU Stainless-Steel & Acrylic Mill Price: $11.66 PepperMate Mills Price: $39.99 View More
1 teaspoon	brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons	dried oregano
Salt and pepper	to taste
	2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 cup	chili powder

Cooking Instructions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes. Add red peppers and garlic and cook another 2 mintues. Add ground beef, and cook until meat is browned.

In a large soup pot or dutch oven, add cooked meat, and all ingredients. Stir to combine. Taste broth, and adjust seasoning, adding additional salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder to taste. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours. Taste, and adjust seasoning.

If desired, use a slow cooker, set on low, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.