Chile

Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil	1 medium red bell pepper, medium dice
6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chili powder	2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 pounds lean ground beef	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes	1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes	1 tablespoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin, stir, and cook about 1 minute. Add ground beef and measured salt and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer mixture to the slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, and beans, and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the chili thickens, about 8 hours on low or 6 hours on high.

Step 4

Stir in jalapenos or green chiles. Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve with the cheese, scallions, and sour cream.