Chili

Ground beef, kidney beans, tomatos and some spice!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 tbsp minced onion, rehydrated
• 3 cloves minced garlic / 3 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 (15-oz) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes

Toppings

• Shredded cheddar
• Sour cream
• Thinly sliced green onions

Directions

• In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil.
• Add 1 tbsp minced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in 3 tsp minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring to combine.
• Add 1 - 1 1/2 lbs ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to heat.
• Add 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Pour in 2 cans (15 oz) of drained and rinsed kidney beans, and 1 can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes and bring chili to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Season with more salt and pepper, if necessary