Classic Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder or minced fresh garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 (14 oz.) cans whole or diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 oz.) cans red kidney (or cannellini or black or pinto) beans, drained