Chili!

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (chili grind, if you can get it)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/8 cup flour
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (small)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• sour cream (optional)
• green onion, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven, heat the oil.
• 2 add the beef and brown.
• 3 remove the beef, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
• 4 add the onions, and cook, covered, over low heat for about 5 minutes.
• 5 uncover, raise the heat to medium, and cook until the onions are evenly browned (but not burned).
• 6 sprinkle the flour over the onions, and cook for another minute.
• 7 add the browned beef, tomatoes, tomato paste, pepper, garlic, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and vinegar to the onions.
• 8 bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 9 if the chili gets too thick, you may add some water or broth to thin.
• 10 taste the chili, and add more seasonings to adjust to your taste.
• 11 add the bell pepper, and continue to simmer for 15 more minutes.
• 12 add the beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• 13 serve in heated bowls and top with sour cream and green onions, if using.