Chili

ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey (optional)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cans Dark red Kidney beans(undrained)
1 small onion, chopped
1-2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Oregano
1-2 Tbsp sugar (to reduce acidity)
1 (12oz) can tomato paste
5 - 8 cups water (use beef broth for richer flavor; lessen water for thicker chili)

1
Heat oil in a large pan; add beef and brown. Transfer beef to stock pot or crock pot.
2
Sauté onion until softened. Remove from heat and add chili powder; add to pot.
3
Add tomato paste to pot; slowly add in water (broth) stirring constantly to avoid clumps.
4
Add beans to chili. Add sugar.
5
Cook on low 8-10 hours for crock-pot or 2-4 hours on stove-top. Refrigerate overnight for stronger flavor.
6
Variations: The following ingredients may be added to suit your liking. 1 chopped green pepper or 1 tsp cumin.

Toppings:

1
Top your chili with your favorite ingredients; shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, corn chips, or tortilla chips.
2
Serve with warm Sweet Cornbread or saltine crackers.

Source: Bridget