Spicy Ground Beef Chili with Jalapeños (Bold, Cozy & Easy) — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cups chopped onion ((red or yellow))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 15.5-ounce cans black beans ((drained and rinsed))
• 1/2 cup chopped jarred jalapeño ((or ¼ cup chopped fresh – seeded – jalapeño))
• 3 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole or diced avocado, slivered or chopped onions or scallions, cilantro leaves