Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground chuck
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 12 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
  • 1 can kidney beans or 1 can pinto beans, drained (optional)
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee (or 1 cup brewed coffee and reduce amount of water added by 1 cup)
  • 12 cup chili powder (more or less to taste)
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

  • In a dutch oven or stock pot, brown ground chuck and onion in oil.
  • When it is brown, add the flour and continue to stir for 5 more minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.