Yankee Chili

Thick and yummy chili. I call it Yankee because it includes beans.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs  coarse ground beef (butcher at supermarket will grind it for you)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 3 -4  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  dash cumin
•  hot sauce, as spicy as you like

Directions

1. Brown meat and onion and garlic in large pot.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
4. Reduce to simmer.
5. Simmer uncovered for about 90 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. I like to serve with cheddar cheese and corn bread.