Hi Protein & Black Bean Chili

I've spent a few years "tweaking" this one to get it just right. Hope you enjoy it.

Hi-Protein & Black Bean Chili

• 2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 cans kidney or pinto beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce OR 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes & 1 can sauce
• 1 can medium OR hot Rotel
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ½ diced bell pepper (optional)
• ½ (of a 4.5 oz can) green chilies
• 3 TBS chili powder
• 1 TBS garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp chipotle pepper (optional)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 beef boulion cubes
• 2 cups water (judge the amount)

Brown beef or turkey in pan, then place in a large stock pot or crock pot.. Saute diced onion in pan and add to pot. In a small saucepan, boil a small amount of water to disolve the boullion cubes. Add to pot, along with all other ingredients, except for the dry seasonings.

Mix the dry seasonings together, then add and mix into the pot.

Cook on low to medium heat for about an hour on the stovetop or if using a crock pot, about 4 hours on high.

Top with shredded cheese (I like Mexican shredded blend), or serve over rice or macaroni. Eat with a spoon or dip with tortilla chips.

Some folks like to top with sour cream too, but not me.