Italian Chili

Olive oil cooking spray
2 lbs. lean ground beef (93/7%)

2 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried cumin
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green or red pepper, diced
6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 (15oz) cans of diced tomatoes
2 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can of cannellini beans

1 (15 oz) can of kidney beans

salt and pepper to taste
grated parmesan cheese

Spray a large non stick Dutch oven with the cooking spray and the tsp of olive oil.  Over a low-medium flame, when the pot is hot, add the ground beef and break up the large pieces with a wooden spoon.  Brown meat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in all the seasonings and cook for about 2 minutes.  Add the onions, garlic and peppers.  Stir and cook for another couple of minutes.  Add the beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours.  Stirring occasionally.  Taste and re-season.  Add the grated cheese and serve into large bowls.

Enjoy!

 recipe adapted from For the Love of Cooking