Nothing beats a great chili, the bold and spicy flavors that give the palate a great boost. This recipe will ease any stress and fears that you may have that chili is super complicated and is next to impossible to make.
Ingredients
1/2 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3-4 cloves of garlic, diced
2-3 stalks of celery, diced (optional)
3-4 mushrooms, diced (optional)
1 lb. Ground beef
2 cans of baked beans
1 can of diced/stewed tomatoes
Black pepper, Chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, parsley (to taste)
2-3 teaspoons of hot sauce (optional)
Directions
1) Brown the beef in a large frying pan. Season with pepper and garlic powder and set aside.
2) In a large pot add the tomatoes, onion, pepper, garlic and beans and combine over medium heat.
3) Add the beef, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, parsley and cumin to taste. Mix thoroughly and reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat.
4) Turn off the heat, adjust flavors according to taste and serve with buns or biscuits.
