I have a very long list of things I love about living in the vast state of Texas. But, I can’t share them with you today because that would take forever. However, I will tell you the two most important, and those are cute cowboys and chili. Not that I’m married to a Cowboy. But, if I ever do I surely would make him this dish. Moreover, if you have one in your life or wherever you have a family of your own then may I suggest you cooking this for your love one(s). And no worries if you don’t have a Cowboy cause they’re not required to eat this dish. 🙂
For those who don’t live in Texas, I know you probably think we are insane to be eating this dish all year round. But for us, this recipe is full of fantastic flavor and we’ll eat it regardless wherever it’s hot or cold outside. Haha! 😀
Cowboy Chili
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. ground beef
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 C. water
1 (28 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz.) can of stewed tomatoes
2 cans of drained kidney beans (optional)
⅓ C. chili powder
¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tsp cumin
For thicker chili
⅓ C. cold water
2 Tbsp of flour
Optional:
Cheese
Cornbread
Fritos
Crackers
Let’s get cooking!
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Pour two tablespoons of olive oil in a medium to large skillet then place meat into the pan. Cook on medium/high heat. Once the meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, dump the meat into a colander to drain the fat out.
Step 2. Then very carefully transfer the meat to a medium/large pot and return to heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Next, add salt, pepper, water, crushed tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cayenne, and cumin.
Step 4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease heat to low and simmer for 20 min. If you would like a thicker chili mix add ⅓ cup water and 2 Tablespoons of flour together and add to the chili after it has simmered 20 minutes and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Recipe adapted from Chef-In-Training
5. Enjoy! 🙂