Best Ever Cajun Chili

Got this recipe from my South Louisiana friend. We know it is not authentic cajun cuisine but we don't care. It is well-seasoned (and I don't mean hot), hearty, and delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  chopped green pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 -2  teaspoon  cajun seasoning

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, brown meat with onion, green pepper, and garlic.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, process beans with liquid until smooth.
3. Drain fat from Dutch oven; add the beans and remaining ingredients.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.