Gabby Gourmets Southwestern Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)