Quick Beef and Bean Chili

I love this quick and easy recipe that I found in cooks country Oct. 2008
I did adjust it to my tastes, by adding more beans and tomatoes, and less Beef and onions.

2 16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
11/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 T chili powder
2t. ground cumin
2t. sugar
1/4 fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
top with your choice of : sour cream, cheese, avocado, and pickled jalapenos

1. Process half of the bean and half of the tomatoes in food processor to a coarse paste:set aside
cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. about 5 min. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar and cook for about 1 min. longer. stir in pureed bean-tomato mix, and remaining beans and tomatoes.

2. Bring chili to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15 min. take off heat and stir in cilantro, salt and pepper.
serves 4-6

top with your choice of: sour cream, cheese, avocado, and pickled jalapenos