EVERYDAY CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, optional
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large frypan, brown beef. Drain off excess fat.
2. Add onion, green pepper and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients (tomatoes through pepper). Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.