Lisa's Red Bean Chili

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.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  lb  85% lean ground beef (Angus)
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  large onion, diced
• 2  bell peppers, diced
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 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.