Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lb. cubed stewing beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 green bell pepper, severed and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
12 oz. can tomato paste
2 1/2 c. water
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. 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 onions, bell pepper and garlic and fry with beef for about 5 minutes.
Add all the remaining ingredients except beans and simmer chili for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Add beans and simmer 30 minutes more.
Serve.
Sprinkle with cheese of choice.