Two Bean Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps chili powder
• 2 tsps ground oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans diced tomatoes with juice, no salt added
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 8 oz tomato sauce, no salt added
• 15 oz black beans, drained
• 15 oz pinto beans, drained

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef, 1 tbsp chili powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring to break up meat, for about 5 minutes or until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a plate.
3. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and remaining chili powder to the same saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, for about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes with juice, black beans, pintos, and tomato sauce.
5. Cook and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Uncover, add cooked beef, and cook over medium heat until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
7. Note: You may add light sour cream and fat-free cheese.