Classic Beef Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
– **1 large onion, chopped**
– **3 cloves garlic, minced**
– **1 red bell pepper, chopped**
– **1 green bell pepper, chopped**
– **1 pound (450g) ground beef**
– **1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed**

– **1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed**
– **1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes**
– **1 can (6 oz) tomato paste**
– **2 cups beef broth**
– **2 tablespoons chili powder**

– **1 teaspoon ground cumin**
– **1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
– **1/2 teaspoon ground oregano**
– **1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)**
– **Salt and pepper to taste**

**For Serving:**
– Shredded cheddar cheese
– Sour cream
– Chopped green onions
– Fresh cilantro
– Tortilla chips or cornbread (optional)

Instructions:

1. **Cook the Vegetables:**
– Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
– Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
– Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
– Stir in the chopped red and green bell peppers, cooking until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.

2. **Brown the Beef:**