Homemade Stovetop No Bean Beef Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

ground cumin

1 tbsp

dried oregano

1 tbsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama )

1 tbsp

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

Kitchen Bouquet

Couple dashes of hot sauce

( 6-ounce ) can tomato paste

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium yellow onion , diced

medium green bell pepper , diced

medium red bell pepper , diced

1/4 cup

chopped green chiles , jalapeno, habanero, scotch bonnet, or serrano peppers

2 lb

ground chuck

garlic cloves , minced

2 cups

beef stock or broth

medium bay leaves

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper ,

Sour cream , for garnish, optional

Cheddar cheese , grated, for garnish, optional

small green onion , sliced, for garnish, optional