Chili
This is a meaty chili with a slight kick and a certain richness from cocoa powder.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground chuck
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 large red onion diced (save some for garnishing)
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 3 large cloves of garlic minced
- 2 cans light red kidney beans
- 1 can dark red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cans tomato paste
- 10 tbsp or 3 packets French's Chili-O seasoning mix
- ~2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ~1 tbsp chili powder
- Water
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large pot until completely cooked.
- Drain the beef and return it to the pot.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the meat. Sauté until onions are transparent.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add beans, seasoning mix, chili powder, cocoa powder, diced tomatoes, tomato paste.
- Add enough water to make the desired consistency (about 2 cups).
- Bring to a boil and cook over low heat for at least 30 minutes (a couple hours is better), stirring frequently. Add a little water if it starts to get too thick.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with red onion and sour cream. Serve with corn bread.
Notes
When I make this, I tend not to measure the seasonings or the water. For an extra kick, add more chili powder. For a richer flavor, add more cocoa powder. For a soupier chili, use more water. Just go with what your gut desires!
