Alexandra's Classic Chili
This classic red chili comes together quickly for a chilly winter evening. Serve it your way with the toppings and sides that you like best!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp chili powder*
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can ranch style beans, drained
- 1 cup water
- chips, cheese, avocado, sour cream, etc., for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat on the stove, stirring constantly, until cooked through. Drain.
- Add spices and vinegar and stir well.
- Add tomato sauce, beans (drained), and water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add more water as it cooks if it starts to get too thick.
- Serve with chips, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
Notes
*Note: We like our chili mild. We use 1 tbsp. chili powder. Increase the chili powder according to your own preference.
**Other interesting toppings include: corn, grated dark chocolate, cilantro, jalapenos, chives, and crumbled cornbread.