Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or 3-4 rashers of bacon)
• 2 medium yellow onions , chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 can black beans

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in an 8-quart heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occassionally, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Add chili powder, and oregano and stir until the spices are well combined.
4. Add the ground beef, sausage and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
5. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Stir remaining ingredients.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occassionally, for 1 hour.
8. Adjust the seasonings with more kosher salt if necessary.
9. Serve with any or all the suggested fixin’s.

Notes

• From our wedding gift cooking for two book
• Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/texas-chili-bride-groom-cookbook-363092