Shaye's Favorite Chili

Submitted by Shaye

"DH & I came up with this recipe using ingredients we had around the house. It is very easy, and a favorite with our friends. With it, we offer sour cream, minced onions, shredded cheddar, saltines, club crackers, and fritoes."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
• 1 can kidney beans or 1 can pinto beans, drained (optional)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee (or 1 cup brewed coffee and reduce amount of water added by 1 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup chili powder (more or less to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

1. In a dutch oven or stock pot, brown ground chuck and onion in oil.
2. When it is brown, add the flour and continue to stir for 5 more minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Linda B]

If you want an easy, quick, but tasty chili recipe, this one is for you. The flavor is quite good for such a fast chili. It was done just when the cornbread came out of the oven. Topped off with dollop of sour cream, this provided a satisfying meal.