I love chili. So many people tell me "I just add this and that until it tastes good" but I've always needed a recipe. Until now. I had hamburger in the freezer, so I went to the store on a mission. Find the stuff to make chili, and don't use a seasoning packet. So that's what I did, and dammit, it's GOOD! The measurements aren't precise, because who measures onions when they're cooking them for chili? And I don't know how much chili powder works for you, so do what you want. I think the main ingredient for me was the tomatoes with chiles and cilantro. You could tell there was cilantro in it, but it wasn't overpowering at all. It was definitely a background note.
Dice onions and red bell pepper. Very finely dice a carrot. I did a julienne cut first and then diced them. Cook them in about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add 1.5 pounds ground beef, cook until done.
Put ground beef mixture in a crockpot with:
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
28oz water (used to rinse out can)
2 15oz cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Chiles and Cilantro
1 15oz can pinto beans
1 15oz can red kidney beans
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Stir well and cook on low 7 hours, or on high for 4. Or until you're ready to eat and the taste is right for you.
