Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Plain and Simple Chili

2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, chopped
onion, chopped
8 oz. tomato sauce
2 28 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes
2 tbs chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 c fine corn flour (or more)
15 oz. kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, chopped tomato, tortilla chips (or macaroni & cheese!!!) for serving...


Brown ground beef in a large pot with onion and garlic.  Pour off excess fat, add tomatoes and spices.  Stir together well, cover, and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Add water if needed.

After an hour, mix the corn flour with 1/4 c water until smooth, pour into chili.  Add beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.


Modified from Ree Drummond