Small-Batch Beef Chili

Small batch recipe, not too hot.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  ounces lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, with juice
• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, with juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder (or 1/4 onion, diced)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2  canned chipotle pepper, chopped fine (optional for extra heat)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef (and onion, if not using onion powder) in medium sized pot.
2. Drain grease, if needed.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed.
4. Bring pot to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. Cover pot and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, if needed.