Quick Beef and Pinto Bean Chili

Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, chopped onion and bell pepper mixture
1 lb 93% lean ground beef, uncooked (with 7% fat)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup crushed fire roasted tomatoes, canned
2 teaspoons chili powder, medium heat suggested
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:
Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 20 mins
1. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and frozen vegetable mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables thaw and any liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently, breaking up clumps of beef with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. 2.Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper and beans; cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until some liquid evaporates, meat is cooked through and chili thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Yield about 1 1/4 cups per serving.