The Best Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 pound ground beef
• 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 15 ounce kidney beans (red, drained and rinsed (1 can))
• 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (1 can)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, stir and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.

5. 5

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt. Pour in the kidney beans and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as necessary.

6. 6

   Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions.