Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ( about 1 kg) ground beef
  • 1 sm onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) paprika
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1-28 oz can whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1-8oz can tomato sauce
  • 1-6oz can tomato paste
  • tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, chopped onions for toppings

Method

  • 1. In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground beef until well browned. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 min., stir in chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt and cumin; cook 1 min. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir to break up tomatoes into bits.
  • 2. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If necessary, skim off and discard fat.
  • 3. To serve, add 1/2 cup chili, then top with cheese and chopped onions (optional).