Mickey's Dining Car Chili

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 (15-oz) can red kidney beans
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Place the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat the oil until it shimmers, then add the onion, salt, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook until the onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the beef and brown thoroughly, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato puree, beans, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve as is or use in an omelette.