Heat olive oil in large heavy-based pan.
Add the garlic, onions, and green pepper; cook over medium heat until golden browned.
Add very lean minced beef, cooking on medium-high heat, well browned. Add chili powder, cayenne and oregano and basil. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Mix crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add, beans, sugar, and flavor with seas salt and pepper to taste. I let the chili simmer on lowest setting for a couple of hours and the flavour is out of this world.
Now, just before serving, I like to grate some light cheddar cheese on top and let it melt a bit into the chili.
This Healthy Chili Con Carne Recipe is now ready to serve.
Chili tastes excellent with Caesar Salad and Buttermilk Biscuits, or Baking Powder Biscuits; both recipes on this site!
Healthy Recipe serves 6 people heartily. Yummy!