Rich Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice

• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained

• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
• hot sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat some oil in the pot and add the vegetation, cook for about 10 minutes until softened a bit.

3. 3

   Add the meat.

4. 4

   Add the canned tomatos the beans and tomato paste and water.

5. 5

   Add the spices.

6. 6

   Mix well and simmer for about 45 minutes. If it gets too thick, add more water.