Chili! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (chili grind, if you can get it)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/8 cup flour
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 red bell pepper, chopped (small)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
sour cream (optional)
green onion, chopped (optional)

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil.
Add the beef and brown.
Remove the beef, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
Add the onions, and cook, covered, over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Uncover, raise the heat to medium, and cook until the onions are evenly browned (but not burned).
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, and cook for another minute.
Add the browned beef, tomatoes, tomato paste, pepper, garlic, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and vinegar to the onions.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
If the chili gets too thick, you may add some water or broth to thin.
Taste the chili, and add more seasonings to adjust to your taste.
Add the bell pepper, and continue to simmer for 15 more minutes.
Add the beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve in heated bowls and top with sour cream and green onions, if using.