Classic Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons canned green chilies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup water, broth, or beer
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (16 oz)
• 1 can pinto beans (16 oz)
• 1 can chickpeas (16 oz)

Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Aromatics

• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• Squirt of Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Cook onion for 5 minutes
2. Add ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned, drain fat
3. Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
4. Add broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
5. Bring liquid to a low boil. Reduce heat (low to medium-low) to gentle simmer
6. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove heat, let chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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