Southern Chili
This chili recipe is easy to make and taste delicious too! This is the traditional chili recipe with a spicy twist, perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or sunflower
- 1 pound minced (ground) beef
- 1/2 onion finelly chopped
- 1 cup black beans, hominy or beans of your choice
- 1 1/2 cup canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup salsa sauce medium or mild
- 3/4 cups beef broth beef stock or bouilon
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened or few squares of 70-80% cocoa solids dark chocolate bar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh garlic - 1-2 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper ground
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sautee for a minute or so.
- Add the beef and cook until the meat changes the colour and browns a little. This can take about 5-10 minutes.
- In another large saucepan or a pot, add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa, beef stock (broth) and all the spices.
- Add the beef to the tomatoes & spices pot and gradually bring to boil.
- Once the pot is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and simmer for another 30-40 minutes. The sauce can splatter a bit, so keep an eye on the pot and stir occasionally.
- When you are ready to serve your chili, add the beans and heat through for another 5 minutes or so.
- Taste the chili and adjust the flavours to your taste.
- Serve with sour cream or cheese cream on swirled in and a side dish of cornbread, nachos or other bread of your choice.
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