Kittencal's Chili, Simple and Delicous
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced (the more garlic the better so don't skimp!)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to taste)
- 2 -3 tablespoons mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (with juice and undrained)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt, to taste (I use seasoned salt)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, with juice
- shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
directions
- In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until no longer pink; drain all fat.
- Add in garlic, oregano and chili flakes; cook stirring until browned (about 12-15 minutes, for the best flavor the meat must be slightly browned).Add in chili powder and cumin; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add in stewed tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally (can simmer longer, the long the better!).
- Stir in the beans with their liquid and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and dollup of sour cream if desired.
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<p>Stay at home mom of 5 I love cooking a good meal and making my family happy! Occasionally I make freezer meals but not regularly. </p>