SUPER SIMPLE CHILI

YIELD: 6-8 servings       TIME: 60 mins

This is a super simple chili recipe using ground beef. Just simply throw in all the ingredients and let simmer. I came up with this recipe one evening when my husband requested it during football season. It was so last minute that I did not have time to make it the long and difficult way. I used whatever ingredients I had on hand. Turns out, this was just as good, if not better!

p.s. it may seem like a lot of ingredients, but that is what gives the depth of flavor. Don't be frightened, it is pretty quick (for chili) and you won't be disappointed.

 

INGREDIENTS PREPARATION
2 pounds ground beef 
1 cup chicken stock
6 oz vegetable stock
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP worcestershire sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin powder
1/tsp fresh ground pepper
1/tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (more for hot)
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1 medium onion
1 red/green bell pepper
1 large can crushed tomatoes
can petite diced tomatoes
2-3 smoked chipotle chilis (w/ adobo sauce if using can)
2 cans red kidney beans
1 jalapeno
STEP 1
Heat 2 TBSP olive oil in large pot, add diced onions, bell pepper, garlic & jalapeno and cook until softened.
 
STEP 2
Add ground beef and remainder of dry spices, cook for 20 minutes. Stirring as necessary.
 
STEP 3
Add chipotle chilis, apple cider vinegar, stocks and worcestershire sauce. Stir. Add tomatoes and cook for 30 more minutes.
 
STEP 4
Add beans and cook until just heated through. Ready to eat. Eat with choice of toppings. I prefer cilantro and coconut cream (instead of sour cream)
 
COOKING TIPS:
I normally do not used canned goods, but for a quick chili, canned tomatoes come in handy. For the beans, wash them in a colander to make sure all the extra added sugar and salt (if any) is removed.

 

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