PREPARATION:

1 – Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven by heating it over medium-high heat until it reaches the desired color. Remove all of the superfluous fat.

2 – Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and chopped green bell pepper to the pan. Keep cooking for a few minutes, or until the veggies reach the desired degree of tenderness.

3 – Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water, and stir to combine. Drain and rinse the cans of beans.

4 – Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, then season with salt. To blend, give it a good stir.

5 – After the chili has come to a boil, decrease the heat to low and allow it to simmer for around one to two hours, stirring it every so often.

6 – After tasting the dish, make any necessary adjustments to the seasoning by adding additional chili powder or cayenne pepper to get the appropriate level of spiciness.