Summer Heat Wave Chilli

Summer Heat Wave Chilli 

Ingredients: 

1 1/4 lbs Lean ground beef 

2 Tbsp. Canola oil 

2 tsp. Salt 

1 Onion, chopped finely 

1 Sweet red pepper, diced 

2 Serrano peppers, diced 

1 28 oz can Whole tomatoes 

1 14 oz can Kidney beans, drained 

1 14 oz can Green beans, drained
2 tsp. Dry ginger 

1/2 tsp. Cayenne powder 

1/4 C. Oat bran 

Directions: 

1. On a large cutting board chop onion and sweet pepper and place them in a bowl. When chopping Serrano peppers use gloves and avoid contact with eyes or other sensitive areas that may be affected by the volatile oils that the peppers give off .  

2. In a Dutch oven over medium heat cook ground beef until juices run clear and meat is lightly browned 

3. Add chopped onion, sweet pepper, Serrano peppers, whole tomatoes, kidney beans, green beans,  ginger and cayenne powder and bring mixture to a boil.Continue to stir mixture over low heat cooking until peppers and onion are tender 

4. Stir in oat bran and simmer for a 1/2 hour until thickened and adjust seasoning to suit preferences  

Servings:  7 to 8