Lion House Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. diced lean beef (I use lean ground beef)

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 ½ T. chili powder

• 1 t. granulated garlic, or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

• 1 t. cumin

• 1 t. crushed black pepper

• 1 ½ t. kosher salt

• ½ t. cayenne pepper

• 1 T. canola oil

• 2 cans (8 oz. each) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies

• 4 c. canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 c. tomato soup

• 1 c. tomato juice

• 1 c. brown sugar

• Sour cream

• Cheese, grated

• Onion, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat a large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven. 

2. Brown beef, bell peppers, onion, and spices together in canola oil. 

3. When beef is browned, add the remaining ingredients

4. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

5. Garnish with dollop of sour cream, grated cheese, and finely chopped onion.

Serves 8-10