Simple Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Cook beef, onion and garlic in 3 qt saucepan until beef is brown.
2. 2
   Stir in remaining ingredients except beans.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low.
4. 4
   Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Stir in beans.
6. 6
   Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low.
7. 7
   Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.
8. 8
   To freeze for OAMC: Let chili cool to room temperature and then place into quart-size freezer bag. Remove air and freeze flat on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, can be stored in freezer standing up or stacked horizontally.
9. 9
   To serve, thaw in fridge overnight and then transfer to a pot and reheat over medium low heat until heated through.