Smoky Peanut Butter Chili - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. peanut oil
• 2 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz ea) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (14.5 oz ea) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic, undrained
• 2 cans (4 oz ea) chopped green chiles
• 1/2 c creamy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp. chili powder, add more for more heat
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• peanuts, optional for garnish
• shredded cheddar, optional for garnish