Easy Spicy Beef Chili – Pajedas

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, stem & seeds removed, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can + 1 (15ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, un-drained
• 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (or add to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste