Ingredients:
• 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (8 oz / 200 g) tomato sauce
• 1/2 can (8 oz / 200 g) tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
1. Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and beans: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
4. Season: Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it cook covered for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with shredded cheese, green onions, or crackers.