All-American Beef Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef (85-90% lean)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree