American Diner-Style Chili by DomesticMuse

By DomesticMuse

If you're looking for an old-fashioned, really yummy, easy to fix, no-fuss chili that is not too spicy for kids, this chili definitely fills the bill.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 T canola oil (more, as needed)
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T chili powder
• 2 t ground cumin
• 5 c. water
• 1 12 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1 T sugar
• 1 t. salt
• 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 4 oz. can green chiles, chopped

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 17mins
Adapted from domestickmuse.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spray a heavy soup pot with non-stick spray. Add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown well. Stir until most of the liquid thrown off by the meat has evaporated. If there is excess grease, drain it before proceeding.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Saute, stirring, until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, until the spices have a chance to really soak into the meat and onion mixture.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
5. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until chili is nice and thick. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.