My Chili

1 lb. ground pork, turkey, or beef
1 medium bell pepper
1 medium onion (I use red)
1 poblano pepper (de-seeded)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can dark red kidney beans (drained)
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
1 small can plain tomato paste
2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp. olive oil

Seasonings: Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. oregano

In a large pot, over medium heat, sautee diced veggies in olive oil until soft. Add ground meat (season with salt and pepper) until browned, then add garlic. You can drain off the fat at this point, but I don't.

Remove pot from heat, lower burner temp to low, and add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, seasonings, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, cover, and return to burner.

Stir occasionally, and taste for desirable seasoning. Let simmer as long as you'd like- at least an hour. Remove the pot from the burner and let set for at least 15 minutes prior to serving.