- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (5.5 ounce) can tomato juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- In a large saucepan, cook beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato juice, water, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin and cayenne and salt if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or to desired thickness.