Classic Chili Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 2-3 jalapeno peppers (diced (use bell pepper for milder heat))
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spicy)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes (with juices (or use fire roasted tomatoes as a tasty alternative, my preference))
• 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes (with juices)
• 2 15 ounce cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• Optional Extras: 1 tablespoon or more hot sauce (1 tablespoon or more red pepper flakes (for a spicier version))
• Toppings. Choose your favorites!