KICKIN' GOOD CHILI

Kickin' Good Chili image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories Chili

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, chopped
2 to 3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (can add seed if you want a really hot chili)
3 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes (if you have home canned use a quart)
1 (10-oz) can rotel tomatoes
3 14.5-oz cans pinto beans (or kidney beans)
2 c beef stock or beef broth (or chicken)
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp oregano, dried
salt and pepper, to taste
cooked rice
shredded sharp cheddar

Steps:

1. NOTE: You can used dried beans, just start them early and follow directions on bag.
2. Brown ground beef. Drain any grease off and you can run water over beef and drain to make sure you've drain as much grease off as possible.
3. Add onion, garlic and peppers to meat and cook until onion and peppers are tender. Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT FOR RICE AND CHEESE), bring to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Taste test and add additional seasoning if desired.
4. Serve over rice and top with cheese.