This past few days have been very nice and cold. It even snowed without me realizing it over night. I thought it was going to be a nice regular temperature day but nope, cold air everywhere!
So yesterday we decided to make chili, and for the first time ever there was no left over. We all literally stared in awe at the empty pot. I've always used about 2lbs of ground beef. I like my chili meaty specially since I do add beans to it, and there is always at least a little bit left over, but this time nope, zero, nada. It was actually very satisfying as a cook to see it all gone. But as promised I will post the base of the recipe to leave room for anyone who wants to make their own chili and add their own flavors.
On to the recipe: TT= To Taste*
2 lbs ground beef
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp chili powder
1 onion med diced
6 cloves garlic minced
1 Tbsp garlic powder
6 or 7 mini sweet pepper (Red, orange, yellow. If you want instead of the mini use the large ones, in that case just 2 would be good) Roasted to remove the skin, seeded, and medium diced.
Salt and Pepper TT
Cayenne pepper TT
1 Tbsp Cumin
2 tomatoes pealed and seeded
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cans of kidney beans, drained
1 can chick peas, drained
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup of water
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1. In a large pot, add the vegetable oil, let it warm up. Add the ground beef, 1/4 cups of water and all dry seasonings.
2. Once the meat is cooked, add the onions and garlic and cook until they become translucent, about 5 min. Add the roasted peppers and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste, then add all the beans, cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes plus one can of water that the crushed tomatoes were in.
5. Cover and cook over medium high heat, let it come to a boil for 5 minuted then reduce to a simmer and cook for 6 hrs.
Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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