Phil's Killer Chili

15 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. green bell peppers, diced in 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 lb. red bell peppers, diced in 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 lb. white onion, diced in 1/4-inch chunks
  • 2 lb. fresh tomatoes, skinned and diced in 1/4-inch chunks
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tbsp. pepper
  • 5 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • Red cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in bottom of large pot.
  2. 2
    Sautee peppers and onions in the hot oil until onions are clear.
  3. 3
    (Take care not to scorch peppers.)
  4. 4
    Add spices and water to sauteed vegetables and continue cooking very slowly.
  5. 5
    (The more cayenne pepper, the hotter the chili, so use with caution!)
  6. 6
    Brown meat in separate frying pan.
  7. 7
    Add meat to vegetables, discarding cooked-off fat and grease.
  8. 8
    Add tomatoes.
  9. 9
    Simmer for 2-3 hours until thick.
  10. 10
    Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

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