SIMPLE BEEF CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground meat of your choice)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded + diced
• 1 small bell pepper, seeded + diced
• 2 T chili powder
• 3 t dried oregano
• 1/4 t ground cinnamon
• 1 C beef stock
• 1 (15.5 oz) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (28 oz) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/4 C red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1 C shredded cheese, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up meat into very small pieces.

2. Add the onion, jalapeño and bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.

3. Add chili powder, oregano and cinnamon. Mix to combine.

4. Add the beef stock, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and red wine vinegar.

5. Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Uncover and simmer until chili thickens, about 5 - 7 minutes. Stir the chili often to keep it from sticking.

7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with shredded cheese.

Serves 6
Categories: Lunch + Dinner, Soups + Salads

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