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basic chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rose Gates
Moncks Corner, SC
(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For basic chili

  • 2 lb
    chili meat
  • 3 c
    tomatoes, canned with juice
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • "just a pinch" of salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make basic chili

  • 1
    In a large pot, saute meat, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until browned.
  • 2
    Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes, breaking them up into small pieces as you add them.
  • 4
    Add water and mix well.
  • 5
    Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 1-2 hours.
  • 6
    Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add more water if necessary.

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