Fancy Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons hot chili powder
• One 28-ounce can fire-roasted dice tomatoes
• One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Cook's Note: For a large party, double the beef.