Rootin' Tootin' Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 bell pepper, chopped and seeds removed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped and seeds removed (optional)
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (i use del monte fire roasted)
• 6 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• 1 brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. once browned, put in the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno. cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and drain grease.
• 2 return beef mixture to a large stockpot. add the remaining ingredients and cover the pot. simmer on medium-low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.