Freshour's Chili

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  lean ground buffalo or 1⁄2 lb  ground sirloin
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
• 14 1⁄2 ounces  very low sodium beef broth (canned or dry substitute)
• 1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
•  brown sugar, to taste (optional)
• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained

Directions

1. Cook beef, onion and green peppers over medium heat until beef is well done and onion and peppers are soft.
2. Strain all and run under hot water until beef loses oily feel when touched.
3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer.
5. Adjust seasonings to taste.