Chili Con Carne

• 1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes (such as sirloin)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• salt

1. Brown beef in oil in a large dutch oven or deep skillet.
2. Add onion and green pepper. Cook until onion is soft & translucent. Add garlic & stir.
3. Add remaining ingredients except beans & salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
4. Drain beans & add to pot. Add salt to taste. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls with grated cheddar cheese on top (optional).
6. Can substitute kidney or other beans & also use ground beef instead of sirloin if desired.
7. Enjoy!

lean beef, olive oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, oregano, bay leaf, cumin, vinegar, ground pepper, pinto beans, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-con-carne-507139 (may not work)