Cynthia s Famous Chili

1 pound ground beef

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

1 ½ teaspoons ground annatto seed

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed

1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 ½ teaspoons ground annatto seed

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste

Break the ground beef into small pieces into a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes through the ground beef; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, about 10 minutes.

Pour diced tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, and red beans into the pot; season with chili seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 20 minutes.