The Ogre’s Chili

Ingredients

• 1-1 ½ LBS. Ground Beef
• Olive Oil
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves, chopped
• 1 28 oz. can Crushed or Diced Tomato
• 1 16 oz. can Red Kidney Beans
• 1 16 oz. can Black Beans
• 1 or 2 Jalapeño or Serrano peppers, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 3 Tbsp. Chili Powder
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Hot Sauce (your choice)

Directions

1. In a Dutch Oven, brown the ground beef, remove, and drain fat.
2. Add 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes, add garlic and peppers and sauté for 2 additional minutes.
4. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Notes

• Serve in a bowl.
• Add peppers of your choice in the chili or as a topping.
• Sour Cream for topping.
• Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese for topping.
• Corn chips for scoopin or nachos!
• Serve with rice and/or flour tortillas.