Homemade chili recipe

This is a down home, basic, country chili recipe. Quick, easy and hearty.

Ingredient 1 & Portion: Ground beef (gb),1 lb.

Ingredient 2 & Portion: Petite diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can

Ingredient 3 & Portion: Dark red kidney beans, 15.5 oz can

Ingredient 4 & Portion: Chili beans, 15.5 oz can

Ingredient 5 & Portion: Sugar, to taste

Ingredient 6 & Portion: Chili powder, to taste

Ingredient 7 & Portion: Tomato juice, as needed.

Ingredient 8 & Portion: Onion (yellow or white), 1/2 large onion, chopped.

Detailed Steps:

* put ground beef and chopped onion in Dutch oven on med heat. Stir and break up gb until browned.

* drain grease from Dutch oven.

* add tomatoes, chili beans and dark red kidney beans (drain kidney beans first) and mix in with gb and onions.

* add tomato juice. You just want to cover your ingredients with enough juice to allow it to cook down leaving it a good consistency for chili.

* add chili powder and sugar. Start with a moderate amount. You can ALWAYS add more but you can’t take it away.

* cover and cook on low-med heat. Stir frequently and taste test! This is how you know if you need to add more chili powder and/or sugar for your liking.

Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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