The Perfect Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt
• pepper
• 2 14 teaspoons cumin
• 1 12 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 12 teaspoons garlic powder
• 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper (OR 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or crushed)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce (I use Heinz)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• sour cream
• grated cheddar cheese