Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic ( minced)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (lean)
  • 15 ounce kidney beans ( drained and rinsed)
  • 15 ounce chili pinto beans (regular pinto beans can be used instead)
  • 15 ounce cannellini beans ( drained and rinsed)
  • 24 ounces your favorite spaghetti sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • Optional cayenne can be added for extra heat, use with caution.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large skillet or pot add the chopped onions, garlic and olive oil. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions are lightly cooked.
  • Add ground meat and begin the browning process. You may need to add additional olive oil.
  • Brown all the meat continuously stirring to break up the meat. (you may find a heavy wire whisk helpful in breaking up the chunks).
  • When the meat is browned begin adding in your seasonings (remember you can always add more after it's cooked for a while).
  • Add spaghetti sauce and beans combining all of the ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and allow to simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring so it won't stick to the bottom.
  • If chili begins to get too thick add a little water until you have the desired consistency
  • Taste and re-season to your taste.
  • If you like your chili spicier add in more chili powder or cayenne pepper.  To add a little sweetness to the chili add in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.