Chili

Yummy Chili - made for Halloween potluck and everyone loved it!

• 1 lbs pound beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 green pepper (chopped)
• 2 jalapeños (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 28 can of diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted)
• 15 oz can of tomato sauce
• 27 oz can of chili beans (I used seasoned chili beans in sauce)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 beef bouillon cubes

1. Brown ground beef. Remove meat with slotted spoon into a paper towel lined bowl. and reserve 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the bottom of pan to sauté vegetables. 

2. Saute onion until translucent. Add green pepper, jalapeños, and garlic. Sauté a few more minutes. 

3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water to vegetables. Use hand blender and lightly blend to desired consistency. Add meat back to the pot and the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for at least 20 minutes. If simmering longer you may need to add more water.