Easy Chili

This easy chili recipe, made with lean ground beef, makes for a great winter time meal. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese and crackers.

What you need:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
  
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1 large onion chopped
  
• 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained
  
• 1 1/2 T chili powder
  
• 2 t ground cumin
  
• 1 green pepper, chopped
  
• 1/4 t pepper
  
• 1/4 t salt
  
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper
  

What you do:

• Brown beef, green pepper and onion in a large saucepan over med-high heat, drain.  
• Add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; blend well.  
• Add beans and tomatoes.  
• Bring to a boil.  
• Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 15-20 minutes stirring frequently.