Beef & Bean Chile Verde

1  lb.		93%-lean ground beef
1/2  cup		large red bell pepper, chopped
1/2  cup		large onion, chopped
6		cloves garlic,s chopped
1  tablespoon		chili powder
2  teaspoons		ground cumin
1/4  teaspoon		cayenne pepper, or to taste
16  ounces		green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce
1/4  cup		water
15  ounces		pinto or kidney beans, rinsed

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Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.