Servings: 6 to 8

2 pounds lean (at least 80%) ground beef or turkey 2 pounds lean (at least 80%) ground beef or turkey
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper 1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 oz) red kidney or chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (16 oz) red kidney or chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons chili powder (1 Tablespoon) 2 Tablespoons chili powder (1 Tablespoon)
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon pepper
cheese, sour cream for serving cheese, sour cream for serving
baked potatoes or egg noodles for serving baked potatoes or egg noodles for serving

In 12-inch skillet (or Dutch oven), cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker (or Dutch oven), mix beef, onion and remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. If using Dutch oven, cook in oven at 350 for 2 hours - check for doneness, add time as needed for vegetables to be tender.

1 hour in Dutch oven is fine  1 hour in Dutch oven is fine