Easy Ground Beef Chili

By ladydee009

This flavorful chili is easy to prepare and cook on the stovetop. If you're using dried beans, start this the night before.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry red beans or kidney beans or 2 cans beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, quartered, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground round
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
• 1 can mild green chile peppers
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 small bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare beans unless using cans. Rinse dry beans, cover with cold water, and let soak overnight. Drain, transfer to a large saucepan, and cover with fresh water. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until tender. Drain.
In a large skillet, brown the onion, pepper, and ground beef in oil. Add the tomatoes, chile peppers, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water if needed to keep from sticking. Check and stir frequently. Add the cooked or canned beans and heat through.