1 medium red or white onion, chopped
¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups water, divided
1 (16 oz) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 oz.) can unsalted tomato paste
1 (14 oz.) can canned tomatoes, no-salt added, diced and undrained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

In a large saucepan...

1. Cook the onion and green pepper in ½ cup water until tender. 

2. Add beans, tomato paste and tomatoes. 

3. Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, and remaining water.

4. Bring to a boil. 

5. Reduce heat.

6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.