Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Crushed Jalapeno Pepper (or 1 Tablespoon Cayenne)
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed.
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Chili Ready Red Beans, Undrained
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 4 whole Small Roma Or Heirloom Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 3 cups Water Or Stock Of Your Choice
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For Garnish

Method

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high and add the meat.
  • Brown all over, then add the onions and garlic.
  • Saute 2 minutes, until the onions have softened.
  • Add the crushed jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Bloom spices for 1 minute while tossing everything around.
  • Add the beans and tomatoes, along with all the herbs.
  • Add the water (or stock of your choice) and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add the mustard, honey, brown sugar and cider; simmer for an hour.
  • Taste it, toss in more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve chili garnished with cilantro and cheddar cheese.