Best ever homemade chili

Best ever homemade chili, you can also make as a vegetarian dish!

Ingredients

• 1 Lb lean ground beef (optional)
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Green pepper, diced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tsp oregano
• 1 Tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/2 Tsp red pepper flakes
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 Cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 Can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 Can kidney beans, undrained

Directions

1. In 3 qt saucepan, cook beef, onion, garlic and green peppers over med heat 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally , until beef is cooked.
2. Drain beef mixture
3. Return beef mixture to saucepan and stir in all spices, mushrooms, and tomatoes with their liquid
4. Heat to boiling over high heat
5. Once boiling, reduce to simmer
6. Cover, cook at least 1-2 hrs stirring occasionally
7. Add beans with their liquid, heat to boiling, reduce to simmer
8. Cook uncovered about 30 mins
9. Add cheese, sour cream or whatever you enjoy on your chili!