Classic Chili With Beans

A classic chili that is more about flavor than heat.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef (browned)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 1⁄2 cup onion (diced)
• 3  cups water
• 3  beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup chili powder
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons cumin
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon black pepper (for a little more heat) (optional)
• 2  teaspoons cayenne pepper (for a lot more heat) (optional)
• 2  cups macaroni (cooked) (optional)

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil and add bouillon.
2. Once bouillon has dissolved, add remaining ingredients except macaroni.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
4. Add macaroni if desired – don’t continue to cook after adding or macaroni will turn to mush.