EASY RECIPES – CHILI

EASY RECIPES – CHILI


Ingredients


  1. 2 lbs. hamburger (or turkey)
  2. 1 can of red kidney beans, rinsed (15 oz)
  3. 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  4. 1 can of water (28 oz)
  5. 1 large onion, minced
  6. 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
  7. 2 Tbsp chili powder
  8. 1 Tbsp salt
  9. 1 tsp black pepper
  10. 1 tsp ground cumin
  11. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  12. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional - depends on how spicy you want it)
  13. 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  14. 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  15. 1 Tbsp chocolate chips


Instructions


  • Over medium heat, cook ground meat in a large pan with the minced onion until browned. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Drain the meat.
  • In a large sauce pan or stock pot over medium heat, add meat (with the onions and garlic) and mix with all other remaining ingredients except the kidney beans.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until you've reached the desired thickness (or if using a slow cooker, cook on high for 4 hours).
  • Add kidney beans and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Top with shredded cheese & sour cream and serve with a side of cornbread.