Black Bean Chili with Rice

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground Beef
• 1 1/3 cups cooked black beans
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable juice or tomato juice
• 1 1/3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Cook beef in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring to crumble.
2. Add beans, green pepper, onion, carrots, chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper and vegetable juice.
3. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot rice.