Quick One-Pot Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz) can chili beans
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir to crumble and brown meat. When meat is browned add onion, green pepper and garlic. Season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until veggies soften.

2. Add all spices, tomatoes, and beans. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Serve with these topping ideas; green onion, cilantro, cheddar cheese, crackers, sour cream, etc.