Basic Chili

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • 3 to 5 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven, brown beef.
  2. 2
    Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are transparent.
  3. 3
    Add herbs, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder.
  4. 4
    Simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Blend flour and water and add to mixture. Stir well and cook 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add beans.
  7. 7
    Add cayenne pepper if hot chili is desired.
  8. 8
    Cook 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serves 6 to 8.

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