Hearty Beef Chili | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• For the spice blend:
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
• For the base:
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges