Chili

• 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
• 2 tsp garlic powder (can use garlic minced garlic)
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 Green peppers (diced or pureed)
• 1 15oz can of Chili beans (Brooks or store brand is fine)
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 14oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 2 pkgs or 1/2 cup Chili-O Seasoning
• 1 tbls Chili powder
• 2 tsp Cumin
• Salt / Pepper to taste
• Water to thin down

 

Cooking Instructions:

‍  Use a 6 quart or larger pot to make the chili

• Brown the ground beef with the garlic, and salt/pepper to taste
• Drain the ground beef using a colander
• Leaving the beef in the colander, sauté the diced onion, diced green peppers, and a little salt in the pan.  (You can use a small amount of the grease remaining in the pan from the beef or add a little olive oil if needed)
• Add the meat back to the pan and combine with the cooked onions and peppers.  (Taste to make sure well seasoned and add more seasoning if necessary)
• Stir in the chili beans
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and about 1 cup of water
• Stir in the chili powder and cumin
• Stir in the Chili-O mix
• Bring to boil and cook for about 15 minutes
• Add more water to get desired consistency    
• Taste and more salt/pepper/Chili-O mix to taste
• Reduce to a simmer and let it cook for about an hour, stirring often.