Homemade Chili

CHILI INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds of ground beef or turkey
• 2 small green bell peppers, about 2 cups diced
• 1 small yellow onion, about 1½ cups diced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• 15 ounces of water
• 2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• ½ teaspoon baking soda, optional to cut acidity

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE Chili:

STEP ONE: In a large Dutch oven or large pot, saute the diced bell pepper and onions in olive oil until they’re translucent and start to caramelize.

STEP TWO: Add in your seasoning, minus the baking soda. Cook for one to two minutes while stirring continuously.

STEP THREE: Add your ground meat and brown until it’s done. It’s okay if it still has some pink in it before you add the rest of your ingredients because you’re going to continue cooking it.

STEP FOUR: Pour in your tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water.

STEP FIVE: Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the drained beans

STEP SIX: Stir in the baking soda, if desired. This will cause the sauce to start to bubble up. Keep stirring over medium-high heat until the bubbles have gone away, then reduce the heat.

STEP SEVEN: Remove from heat and you’re ready to serve

Check out this great Chili cookbook. I recommend it for the more serious Chefs