I love to cook, so imagine my surprise when I realized that after 2 1\/2 years of blogging, I\u2019ve only shared 4 recipes.\u00a0 That\u2019s just wrong.\u00a0 I\u2019m going to try and do a bit better.<\/p>\n
There are just some days when all I want is to curl up on the couch with a big cup of chili and watch movies until late into the night.\u00a0 Days like today. In my world, chili is the ultimate comfort food.\u00a0 I\u2019m making the chili anyway, so I thought I would share.<\/p>\n
A Big Ol\u2019 Pot of Chili<\/p>\n
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small or 1 med onion minced (I like vidalia onions)
1\/2 bell pepper minced
2 large carrots, minced (trust me)
1 1\/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1\/2 tbsp red chili powder
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1- 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup beef stock (I cheat and use a bullion cube and water, but use the canned stuff if you want to)
1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
1\/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar\u00a0
3\/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp minced oregano
1 can black beans drained and rinsed(I really like beans in my chili, so I use 2 cans.\u00a0 Adjust it to your liking)<\/p>\n
Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan.\u00a0 Add garlic, onions, bell pepper, and carrot and saute over med-high heat for 5 minutes.\u00a0 Add the ground beef and brown for 7-8 minutes (until there is no more pink), stirring frequently. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and chipotle powder, and cook for 2 minutes more.\u00a0 Add tomatoes, sauce, stock, beans, and the rest of the spices, and stir well to combine.<\/p>\n
Bring to a simmer, turn it down to low, put a lid on it and cook for 45 more minutes.\u00a0 Ladle into bowls or mugs and garnish with cheddar cheese (or whatever kind you like on chili.)<\/p>\n
I know carrots are unconventional, but I try to sneak in vegetables wherever I can.\u00a0 They also add a nice sweetness and flavor that really brighten it up.\u00a0 This is not too spicy for little kids.\u00a0 My 3 and 5 year olds would eat the whole pot if I let them.<\/p>\n
I hope you like it as much as we do.\u00a0 The Godfather is on, and I have a big steamy bowl of comfort.\u00a0 See you tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Love,
the Mom<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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