Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lb. stewing beef, cubed
1 c. chopped onions
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
2 1/2 c. water
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can pinto beans, drained

Preparation

In a large heavy pan, heat oil and brown beef cubes on all sides.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Fry them with the beef for about 5 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients except beans and simmer the chili for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Add beans and simmer 30 minutes longer.