Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (with liquid)
• 28 ounces peeled diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 2 dry bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• grated sharp cheddar cheese
• diced onion
• diced jalapeno (optional)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef in a dutch oven over medium heat. drain fat.
• 2 add onion and jalapeno to beef and saute for 2 minutes.
• 3 add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 2 hours, stirring every 15 - 20 minutes.
• 4 serve in a bowl. top with desired garnishes.