Fr. Bob'S Hot Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. corn oil
1 green pepper, diced
2 lb. ground beef
1 (35 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 c. New Mexico chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
2 c. beef broth
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or more

Preparation

Brown the meat in the corn oil and drain.
Put the meat and all the other ingredients except for the beans into a large soup pot; bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally.
Add the beans and simmer for 15 more minutes.
Serve with cornbread and a mixed salad.
(One can also add some grated Cheddar cheese to the chili.)