Homemade chili

After a few years of searching online for great tips and recipes for chili I decided to mix and match some of my favorite recipes and tricks creating this yummy blend that could be 30 minute chili or a all day slow cooked masterpiece , either way the chili is a delight . 


1 Pound ground Beef " 80/20 mix " 
1 Onion chopped 

1 can stewed tomatoes 
1 Can tomatoes sauce 
1 1/2 Cups of water 
1/2 Teaspoon chili powder 
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder 
2 Bay leaves 
1 Teaspoon of salt 
1 Teaspoon of Pepper 
1 Clove Garlic minced 
1 Can chili beans " pinto if you choose"
1 12 ounce can of beer " light "
1 Cup of coffee 




-Peal and chop onion 
-mince garlic
Time to sweat the onions using the same pot the chili will cook in  :
- Heat pan on low 
 -Put a thin layer of butter or olive oil in a 2 quart pot 
  -Add onions  and cook for 5-6 minutes 
  -Add beer
  -Cook on low heat with lid on till onions are translucent
  -Add minced garlic and cook for 5 minutes 
      
While your onions are sweating start browning your ground beef in a skillet 
-Brown and Drain grease
-Add Tomatoes 
         Ground beef 
         Beans 
         Water 
         Spices 
 To onions & garlic 
-Bring to a boil 
-cook on Medium heat for 10-15 minutes 
-Add 1 cup of strong coffee and stir 
-Reduce heat to Low and cook for 15 minutes  


Top  with:
Cheddar cheese 
Sour cream 
Cilantro 
Tortilla chips or crackers