Classic Chili with a Twist

 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chili powder (depending on your spice tolerance)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (or 1 4.56oz tube of Cento tomato paste)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper -optional
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth (less if you prefer a thicker chili)
• 1 10 oz can petite diced tomatoes & chilies  (skip spice, do 15oz tomatoes)
• 1 16 oz can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed

Optional:

• 1 medium yellow onion -diced
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce

The secret is in the spices, be sure to have fresh & pure spices on hand.

Instructions

• (Optional if using onion)  Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the ground beef & Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
• Add the broth, diced tomatoes & chilies (with their juice), drained beans, and optional tomato sauce. Stir well.
• Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

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