The Best Slow Cooked Beef & Bean Chili

tbsp olive oil

onion, chopped

oz ground beef, sub ground turkey

clove garlic, chopped

tbsp tomato paste

salt & pepper

cup red wine, sub beer, beef/chicken stock, beef stock cube

red bell pepper, chopped

oz kidney beans, rinsed and drained, lightly mashed

oz canned diced tomatoes

cup broth, veggie, beef, or chicken broth works

tsp chili powder

tsp paprika

tsp cumin

tsp chipotle powder

tsp brown sugar, sub maple syrup, agave, or granulated sugar

lime, chopped in half

cup shredded cheese, optional

cup cilantro, chopped, optional for garnish