Family Favorite Chili

• 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
• 1 large green pepper chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juice (2 cans)
• 30 ounces canned pinto beans drained and rinsed (2 cans)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin

Garnishes:

• sour cream
• grated cheese
• chopped cilantro
• tabasco