Saturday, February 16, 2013

Hearty Homemade Chili

Hearty Homemade Chili warms the soul on those cold days! I'm not one to eat spicy food so I came up with a great recipe for homemade chili to share for those who love chili just not the heat!

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves of garlic minced
3 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne
1 Tablespoon oregano
2 cans kidney beans-drained and rinsed
2 cans diced tomatoes with juices
1 Tablespoons Worcestershire
5 dashes of Tabasco
Salt and pepper to taste

In a dutch oven or stock pot saute the onions until translucent. Then add the minced garlic. In about a minute,  add the ground beef and cook until browned. Now add the tomatoes, kidney beans and spices to the pot. Mix well and taste to see if you need to adjust the spices a little. The heat factor is totally your preference. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes. Serve with Frito's or just by itself. Grated cheese and sour cream would be a great addition. Remember, you can always kick it up a nautch with fresh jalapenos! It's a fun recipe to make your own.