Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (or more to taste)
  • 1 (14 oz) can canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 oz) can canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour, sold in the Hispanic Foods aisle)
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheddar, and cilantro leaves, for serving
  • corn tortilla chips, for serving

Method

  • Brown the beef with the garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Drain off excess fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, Ro-tel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Stir, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the beans.
  • Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Mix the masa with the warm water and stir to form a paste.
  • Add to chili and stir to combine.
  • Simmer to thicken for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheese, cilantro, and corn chips on the side.