Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained but not rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained but not rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
  • Once ground beef is fully cooked, add remaining ingredients.
  • Season with Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer on low as long as you like, I tend to leave it at least 30 minutes so the flavors have a chance to blend and develop, but as with any tomato-based dish, it tastes great the next day too.
  • Serve hot, over rice, with cornbread, or with tortilla or corn chips.
  • Also good wrapped up in a flour tortilla with cheese.
  • Top with your favorite chili toppings.