Fire Station Chili

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Add ground beef and brown 8 to 10 minutes, or until no pink remains; drain off excess liquid.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.

Notes:
For a spicy kick, add 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce to the other ingredients.