INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chili pepper
1 quart beef stock
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
Perfect Spice
Perfect Pepper
DICRECTIONS:
Cook ground beef, onion, red pepper and garlic in 4-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
Stir in Beef STOCK and chipotle chili pepper until well mixed.
Add a generous sprinkle of Perfect Spice and Perfect Pepper
Stir in tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve, if desired, with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or chopped cilantro