Slow-Cooked Beef & Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 93/7 lean
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups uncooked white rice
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving