Jody's Black Bean Chili

This is a terrific, easy to prepare recipe with a surprising ingredient, that really enhances the flavor. My friends and family rave over this chili!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 (14 -16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 4 (14 1/2ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle  mikes hard  limeade
• 1⁄2 cup chili powder
• 1⁄4 cup paprika
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on the amount of hot you like)
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 -2  tablespoon  oil

Directions

1. Dice onion into small pieces and sauté in oil over medium heat until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté another couple of minutes.
2. Transfer onion and garlic into large soup pot.
3. Cook ground beef thoroughly, drain and add to pot. Add all remaining ingredients, but do NOT drain beans or tomatoes, put all the liquid from the cans into the chili.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low to medium low for an hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with shredded sharp cheese, a dollop of sour cream and plain Fritos corn chips.