Carne Chile Fully Loaded

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 16 oz red kidney beans
• Toppings of your choice: shredded cheddar cheese, tater tots, sour cream, chopped bacon, diced avocado, chives, green peppers or tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. In 5-quart dutch oven over medium heat, add oil, ground beef, onions, green pepper and garlic until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes stirring frequently.
2. Add in the tomatoes and their liquid, chili powder and salt; heat to boiling. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stirring occasionally. 
3. Stir in beans and they liquids; heat. Serve in soup bowls and top with your favorite items!

Serves 8 to 10 servings.