Jo Mama's Chili

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 4 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (i give them a short whirl in the food processor to break them up more)
• 2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• chopped onion
• chopped fresh jalapeno
• grated cheddar cheese
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in oil until nearly translucent; add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
• 2 add seasonings and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 3 add tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water and kidney beans. bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least a half hour, adding additional water if necessary.
• 4 serve with onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.