Corn Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, diluted with 1 can water
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
sour cream (for topping)
shredded cheese (for topping)

Preparation

Saute ground beef, onions, and green peppers in a deep saucepan.
Drain, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste mixture, and corn, and heat until corn is thawed.
Add kidney beans, and chili powder, and pour this into a slow cooker.
Cover, and cook on low 5-6 hours.
Top individual servings with dollops of sour cream or sprinkle with shredded cheese.