This can be made with ground meat or cubed. Quinoa is also optional but don't add the water if you're not using quinoa.

Ingredients

2 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 bell pepper
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450g) ground beef, venison or other ground meat or cubed meat
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 minced red chili pepper
Pinch or 2 of cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 can (800mL)diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water (only use if you're cooking this in a slow cooker)
1 can (400mL)kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (400mL)of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup quinoa (optional but excellent if added!)
1 cup frozen corn (optional)

Slow Cooker Directions

1. In a frying pan brown meat with just a tiny bit of oil. Once cooked add to the slow cooker.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the corn to the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-7 hours.
3. Just before serving add the corn to the slow cooker to ensure it doesn't break down with the long cooking time.

Stove-top Directions

1. In the bottom of a large pot brown meat with just a tiny bit of oil.
2. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic & spices to the ground beef and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes (and their juice) and beans (thoroughly rinsed), and bring to a boil. Then add water and cook for 5 minutes
4. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes

Serve with

• Sour cream
• Grated cheese
• Cornbread