Beef and Bean Chili

Jennifer S.

2 lbs. ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 red sweet pepper, cored and diced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 TBS chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
1 (28-oz) can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 TBS sugar
1 TBS tomato paste
2 (15-oz) cans dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions

Brown beef with onions, sweet pepper and garlic. Drain and add to crock pot.
Add rest of ingredients EXCEPT for cheese, sour cream and green onions. Stir well. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 2 hours.
Top with cheese, sour cream and green onions.