Brooks Chili Beans Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Brooks Chili Beans
• 1 pound ground beef (lean, 85% lean preferred)
• or
• 1 pound plant-based ground meat substitute
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (for a juicier texture)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (to deepen tomato flavor)
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth (for preferred consistency)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (to balance acidity)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish and freshness)