Easy Fall Chili - Second Helpings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef or any protein
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste