Grocery List:

• 1 – lb ground beef
• ½ – medium yellow onion
• 1 – tsp minced garlic, or 1 garlic clove
• 1 – TBSP olive oil or butter for sautéing
• 2 – TBSP tomato paste
• 1 – tsp ground black pepper
• 1 – tsp salt
• 1 – tsp paprika
• 1 – tsp cumin
• 2 – tsp chili powder
• 1 – tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 – 14.5 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 – 8.75 oz can of whole kernel corn
• 1 – 14.5 oz can of black beans (drained)
• 1 – 14.5 oz can of chili beans (red beans in chili sauce)
• 2 – cups of beef broth (or equivalent in bouillon cube and water)

Toppings

• Sour Cream
• Cheddar Cheese
• Crackers
• Jalapenos
• Avocado

Recipe:

1. Dice ½ of the yellow onion and add to the large pot with the olive oil or butter and sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.
2. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for a few minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
3. Add a few spoonfuls of tomato paste and stir to incorporate everything; then add the pound of ground beef to the pan and break it up while it cooks.
4. Continue to stir everything and add seasonings, then add all of the remaining canned goods: fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, chili beans.
5. Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the chili, and simmer for 45 minutes or until ready to serve.
6. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and crackers.

Notes

• I call it clean out the pantry chili because I usually have most of these canned goods already in my pantry.
• Add an extra ½ to full pound of ground beef for an extra beefy chili.
• Add half of a Guinness or any dark beer for extra flavor.
• Jalapeños, Poblanos or Bell Peppers all add great flavor and texture.
• This recipe keeps well in the fridge for a few days and is a great meal prep option.

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