Chili

Submitted by Carol

"My mom's chili recipe, not too spicy."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 85/15
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 chipotle pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

1. In a large covered pot, brown the beef and onion.
2. Drain grease, if needed, and return to pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
5. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. If needed, thicken with cornstarch mixed with the same amount of water, adding a little at a time and stirring thoroughly after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.