Last night I wanted to make some chili that I saw a recipe for, but didn't have all the ingredients, so I made my own. It turned out pretty dang delicious and I thought I would share it with you all. Some of the best chili I have ever had. And pretty darn healthy too! No added mixes or additives. Just good fresh ingredients.
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of Great Northern Beans
7-10 garlic cloves (sounds like a lot, but once cooked, can't hardly tell they are there)
4 large Roma tomato chopped into inch sized squares
2 Serrano Peppers (optional)
1-2lbs of ground beef
1 can of Tomato Paste
1 can of olives
2 TBSP of Chili Powder (more if you like it spicier)
1 TSP of Cumin
1 TSP of Oregano
1-2 TSP of salt
1-2 cups of water to thin out the chili to the consistency you like
Start out by cooking your beef on the stove before you start anything else, because this takes the longest. Open the cans of beans and rinse thoroughly. Add to crock pot or pan. I used a crock pot and it works great! Take a garlic press and press all the cloves right into the pot on top of the beans. Put in your chopped up Roma Tomato's. Chop up your olives however you prefer and add them to the pot as well. Add in all of your spices, tomato paste, cooked ground beef and water. Mix well. Cook for about 20-30 min or until it starts to boil a little; stirring occasionally. Once cooked you can add your favorite chili toppings like cheese and sour cream! For a lighter choice, choose a plain yogurt to top your chili instead. It will taste just as good. I promise :)Once it is done, it should look just like the picture below.
Enjoy!
The Classic Chef
