Ranch Style Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons instant minced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up
• 1/2-1 cup water
• 1/2-1 lb pinto beans, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef in skillet, drain off excess fat. Transfer to a 3-quart cooking pot. Blend in flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and sugar. Add green bell pepper and mix well.

2. 2

   Stir in tomatoes with juice, 1/2 cup water and beans. Bring to boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Check consistency of chili, if you like it on the soupy side add another 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.