Chili

 It's gettin' cold out and that means chili season!  This is a new version I tried today and it is sitting in the fridge right now for all those flavors to meld together before dinner tomorrow. Of course, you can adjust any of the ingredients for different beans, bean:meat ratio, spices.

Chili

2 lbs. ground beef

1 small onion, diced small

1 green pepper, diced small

1 large jalapeno, diced finely

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 cans diced tomatoes (I used 1 chili ready and one with green chilies)

2 cans beans (I used 1 mixed chili beans in mild sauce and 1 black chili beans in mild sauce)

7 oz. can tomato paste

15 oz. can tomato sauce

32 oz. beef broth

2 t. each of oregano, garlic powder, and cumin

4 T. chili powder (I used 2 t. chipotle chili powder and the rest mild chili powder)

Fry up the ground beef.  Drain it and then add the pepper, onions, and jalapeno to saute.  Then add all the other ingredients.   Simmer for a good hour to reduce some of the liquid while all the other ingredients get really happy together.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.  Or even some diced avocado.

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lb = pound

oz = ounce

t = teaspoon

T = tablespoon