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Quick and Easy Chili
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 lbs ground beef or other meat
- 1 large onion sweet, white or yellow chopped, about 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 cloves or about 2 teaspoons garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) minced or frozen cubes
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
- 3 15 oz cans small red, pinto or kidney beans with juice
- 1 (15 oz) tomatoes, diced
- 1 can Rotel optional, see recipe notes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce or 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste see recipe notes
- 8 oz green chili sauce or salsa
- 1 tablespoon beef base “Better than Bouillon” or 2-3 cubes beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- brown or granulated sugar, if needed see recipe notes
- water, if needed
METHOD
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Brown the beef and the onions over medium high heat and season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess grease from the pan and discard.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, oregano leaves and chili powder. Sauce for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add all of the canned ingredients and salsa as well, stir to combine.
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Add the beef base, Worcestershire sauce and stir. Add sugar if needed.
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Serve immediately or simmer for 2-6 hours. Add water if needed to thicken.
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