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[leigh]

I am going to have some AWESOME chili for dinner tonight! I'm writing it down here, so I don't forget about it. If you'd like me to write a whole piece about my family or the weather before the recipe, let me know. lol 

 

2 lbs ground beef

1 medium white onion

2 bell peppers (your choice on colors, I used all yellow/orange/red sweet peppers)

1 jalapeño, seeds and stems removed

3 TBSP minced garlic 

1 TBSP chili powder 

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp salt

2 cans seasoned black beans

2 16 oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes

1 can Rotel fire-roasted tomatoes w/ green chilies

2-3 cups beef broth

 

plus chili powder, salt and pepper, garlic powder to taste

 

• brown ground beef in large skillet, adding spices to taste
• drain grease, add beef to slow cooker
• add some olive oil to skillet, cook onions until softened, about 5 mins
• add peppers and  jalapeño to skillet, cook until softened, about 5-8 mins
• add garlic to skillet, cook until fragrant, about 30 secs
• add chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt to skillet, stir until covered
• add to slow cooker
• rinse beans, add to slow cooker, along with tomatoes and beef broth
• cook for 4 hrs on high, or 8 hrs on low
• garnish with chips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, etc
• if you like more heat, add cayenne pepper, or jalapeño seeds