Lisa's Red Bean Chili

Princess Lisa's Note:

Love chili with the smaller beans. This is a great basic recipe that can easily modified. I often use mexican rotel in place of the diced tomatoes. Some cinnamon or some red wine (but not in combination) are good modifications.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 lb 85% lean ground beef (Angus)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 large onion , diced
• 2 bell peppers , diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can red beans

Directions:

1. Brown ground sirloin with Worcestershire in pan, drain any fat. Remove ground beef and add to 2 quart pot along with tomatoes and tomato sauce and start heating while sauteing onions and peppers until soft. Combine remaining ingredients except beans in 2 quart pot, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add red beans 10 minutes before serving.