Whistle Stop Chili

17 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs lean ground chuck
  • 14 1/2 ounces beef broth
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies, drained
  • 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 30 ounces canned pinto beans, drained
  • saltine crackers (optional)
  • grated cheese (optional)
  • hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large deep saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil. Add the beef and stir until well browned, breaking up any lumps.
  2. 2
    Drain any excess fat.
  3. 3
    Stir in the remaining ingredients, except beans, crackers, and cheese.
  4. 4
    When mixture comes to a boil, cover pan, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Add the beans and cook for another 15 minutes or until beans are hot.
  6. 6
    Serve chili hot with crackers and garnished with shredded cheese, and hot sauce if you like spicier.

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