Beef Chili

Ryan and I bought a bunch of ground beef from Sam's awhile ago so we've been making a LOT of burgers and chili. Making chili is kind of like making cookies. Once you have the general formula, you can make almost any kind of chili you want. This time I made beef chili, like the kind you get on hot dogs. It's super easy and hits the spot on a cold day (like the days we've been having recently in Florida!).

There's no recipe, per se, and I usually don't measure things, so just go with the flow.

Start by browning your ground beef. While I'm browning it, I usually add in some spicy chili powder to add flavor. Drain and set aside.

Next, saute the onion and green peppers. For a pound of ground beef I use 1 onion and 1 green bell pepper. After the veggies are softened, add back in the ground beef. Add in a 14.5 oz. can of chopped tomatoes with the juice. Also add in a can of pinto beans, drained, you can rinse them if you want to. I usually don't.

Add some stock or water, and add in a BUNCH of chili powder. Like half a jar, or more. Be super generous. And make sure to taste along the way. If after 30 minutes, you don't think it's chili-tasting enough, add more chili powder. If it's too much, add more water. Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better. But if you put it on longer, after you get the consistency you want, make sure to cover it, so the rest of the water doesn't evaporate out. I like a thick consistency, but make it however you want it!

Serve with saltines or cheese or onions or whatever you want and enjoy!