Classic Chili

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz.) tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

Add olive oil to a large soup pot and place over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until beef is browned, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, gar powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and tomato paste. Stir until we’ll combined.

Step 4

Add the broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well.

Step 5

Bring liquid to a low boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove from the heat. Let chili rest for 5-10 minutes.