Chilli con Carne

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Hurray it's finally chilli weather! This is one of our favorite meals around here. My kids absolutely love it, and request it often for our friday night meals. I made this big ol'pot of beans this week for our halloween dinner. This recipe is super simple to make, and requires basic ingredients, all  simmering away in one pot. When it's ready to eat just load it up with you favorite toppings!







2 tablespoon  olive oil
 1 kilo/2 pounds ground beef /pork/turkey
1 large yellow onion, diced
3  large cans beans, drained and rinsed ( I like red beans)
2 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons  salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2-3 shakes of cayenne pepper (optional or to your liking)



Toppings
 sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
bacon, cooked and crumbled
jalapenos
green onions, sliced
corn chips


Heat the olive oil in a large (5 or 6 quart) dutch oven/ big pot over medium heat.

Sauté diced onions until they are soft and translucent (not browned). Then add in the two pounds of ground beef and cook thoroughly.

Next add the tomato sauce, I also add a little water to the empty can and swirl it around to catch any extra sauce and add that in as well. Then add the beans and the spices and seasonings. Stir and let simmer over medium-low for 20 to 30 minutes (the longer the better!). Just make sure to stir, every so often, to avoid burning.

Serve with a with your favorite toppings and  Enjoy!

*** this is a base really, when sautéing the onions, you can add green peppers, garlic, and chopped jalapenos for some extra heat.

adapted from here


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