- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can ranch beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans in chili sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup water
- Brown the beef in a large stock pot.
- Add salt, pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add ranch beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green chiles, and water. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Optionally garnish the chili with shredded cheese and serve.