Chili

By Taraespo

This is a very basic recipe - add to suit your taste - chilis, hot sauce, corn, etc.!

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 4 T. oil
• 1 cup onion, chpd
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 lb. grd beef
• 1 lg can tomatoes, diced
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 T. chili powder, diluted with 2 T. warm water
• 1 lg can red kidney beans, drained
• shredded cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and chopped onions

Preparation

Step 1

Simmer onions, garlic, bacon and green pepper in oil for about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, stir until lightly browned. Drain. Add tomatoes, paste, spices. Cover and bring to quick boil. Lower heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Serve with garnish.