Chili

A classic chili--warm and savory on it's own or perfect paired with a baked potato.
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 15-60 min.
Total 30-60 min.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 15 oz. cans pinto beans
• 1 onion, chopped (or 4 tbsp. dry minced onion)
• 1 clove garlic, minced ( on 1/8 tsp. dry minced garlic)
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp dried red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water
• 1 15 oz. can tomatoes, crushed

1. Brown the ground beef in a large frying pan.  Add the oil, beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.  
2. Add the water and tomatoes and simmer for 15-60 minutes.
3. Serve in bowls with toppings of your choice. 

*Optional toppings or sides
 sour cream

 cheese

corn chips

onions

corn bread

baked potatoes 

MEATLESS VARIATION: omit the ground beef and add 1 cup corn, zucchini, peppers or other vegetables.  

* SLOW COOKER METHOD:  After step one add place all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low 4-6 hours.

Chili Seasoning Mix:

4 tbsp. dired onion

1/8 tsp. dried garlic

1 tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

Mix together and store in air tight container.

To make chili:

Brown 1 pound ground beef.  Add seasoning mix and 2 15 oz. cans of pinto beans.  Cook for 2 minutes and then add 1 cup water and 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes.