Step 1

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, place the vegetable oil and brown the ground beef. (About 7 minutes).

Step 2

In the same pot, add the cans of tomatoes, peppers, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. (At this point, you should ​taste the mixture and adjust the salt and spices to suit your taste.)

Step 3

Add all of the cans of beans and stir.

Step 4

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

After 30 minutes, taste the chili again. If it is too spicy, add in some brown sugar or a little bit of money.

Step 6

Cover and simmer on low heat another 30 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the cornmeal, and it's ready to serve!