Ranch Style Chili

Cookin' in Texas's Note:

I found this recipe in Texas Cookbook about 6 months ago. This is the best chili I have ever made. It tends to be on the mild side, just add some hot peppers of your choice to kick it up a notch.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small green bell pepper , chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons instant minced onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon instant minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes , cut up
• ½-1 cup water
• ½-1 lb pinto beans , cooked

Directions:

1. Brown beef in skillet, drain off excess fat. Transfer to a 3-quart cooking pot. Blend in flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and sugar. Add green bell pepper and mix well.
2. Stir in tomatoes with juice, 1/2 cup water and beans. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Check consistency of chili, if you like it on the soupy side add another 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.