Ultimate Hearty Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
• 20 oz Minced Beef
• 1 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• Chili Pepper Flakes (to taste)
• 1 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• 1 can Canned Tomatoes (passata, 14 oz)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 can Canned Red Beans (14 oz)
• salt
• Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the Meat: In a pan with thick and high sides, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and fry until the liquid evaporates and the meat starts to brown.

2. 2

   Season: Add paprika, granulated garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

3. 3

   Intensify Tomato Sauce: Add tomato sauce to the pan and fry for a few minutes to enhance its flavor.

4. 4

   Simmer: Add ½ cup of water, mix well, and let it simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Beans: Stir in the can of beans with its liquid and cook covered for another 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust for salt and spiciness. Let it boil for 5 more minutes.

7. 7

   Garnish: Turn off the heat and sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro.

8. 8

   Serve: Enjoy hot with corn chips on the side for added crunch.